Chartered Business Degree Apprentice Review

by Visa

Rating

8.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

On the rotational apprentice scheme, I rotate every 6 months around the business. I am currently working in the Sustainability team on the merchant side. I am focusing on the utilities and electric vehicle charging space, working on various data projects and collaboration with consulting and analytics teams.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt lots of skills surrounding project management and interpersonal skills such as active listening and emotional intelligence. I have also built upon my presentation skills in several rotations, presenting to Vice President level and to larger groups than I had before.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes lots of socials and networking events across the business.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Visa to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend Visa due to it's culture of fostering growth and development. There are a lot of opportunities and career paths and everyone is very open to growing and moving around the business to gain greater skills.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Visa?

Research prior about what Visa does - also research into the culture as this is a huge part of Visa (leadership principles etc.)