Internal Audit Apprentice Review

by Fidelity International

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Providing independent objective assurance

10/10

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

Analytical skills, IT skills, and communication skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy it, I like the idea of learning on the job gaining a hands on experience whilst studying at the same time

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I work and study full time- working 4 days a week with an allocated stud day as once a week. I have monthly module sessions with my tutor from my apprenticeship provider, alongside quarterly 121s and formal reviews. At work I have weekly 121s with my manager.

10/10

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

My organisation are very helpful and my manager is very supportive.

10/10

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

A lot of support- tutors are there to help you and you can ask as many questions as you want. They provide us with resources, tips, powerpoint for every completed module, and sample questions that would appear in our EPA.

10/10

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

My qualification is relevant to my job role as it is exactly the same so I find everything I learn in the modules appropriate to apply to my daily role. For example I had a time management role and my manager tested me by setting tasks.

10/10

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.)

Within my organisation there's lot to get involved in, such as gym classes, volunteering, social events and networking events

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Fidelity International to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As someone joining here for their first corporate job, I couldn't recommend it enough. I was made to feel welcomed straightaway and didn't feel 'little' as an apprentice. Everyone is treated with honesty and integrity and the culture of the organisation is amazing- filled with great supportive people.

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

To sell yourself in an interview and show cast how you differ to others, cliché but be yourself as we operate through honesty and integrity,