Rating

6.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Various admin tasks Background reading 1-2-1s with fellow employees

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Developed communication, organisation, planning, etc. Gained ITIL foundation

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It is good but sometimes a bit slow

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by HSBC?
  • Not very, feel I do not contribute much to the team and its working currently

    4/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Not too great with assignments handed out at random, not often covered the content. Managers do not seem to be aware of what they should be doing.

    4/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Little-none, when approached they are not very helpful. If they are it takes a lot of chasing and effort on your part to get to them.

    1/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot, if you have a problem they are happy to help with anything in any way they can

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Very well, especially for an apprenticeship wage

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, lots to do volunteer wise, sports clubs, team events, festive events, apprentice get togethers, etc.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is very friendly, competitive salary, a good course with interesting content, but it does need refining and a better level of support if struggling.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • Be yourself, open and honest. They are looking for people who get on with others and are eager to learn in the IT field.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance, Information Technology

Yorkshire & The Humber

April 2015


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