HSBC WPB Degree Apprentice Review

Item: HSBC WPB Degree Apprentice at HSBC
Rating: 4.7
Author: Anonymous

at HSBC

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

Sheffield

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.7 /5

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4/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5

My current role is working within a specialized department within HSBC. I am involved in managing staff and their workloads, as well as reviewing the employee requirements for the whole department. I also review our back office MI data and analyze the amount of work we receive in to forecast how the business will work in future as well as identify any problem spots.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I am really enjoying my programme so far. The job role I find testing and if teaching me new skills which I believe will assist me in my career going forward, the degree side of things and the learning provided has been interesting and will help me in my roles going forward and the personal development side has also been good.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt a lot of people management skills in my time during this placement. I've learnt how to get people on board with your way of thinking, how to get staff to react proactively and positively towards changes as well as developed my existing skillset of analyzing and processing new data.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

My programme is very well structured I think, I have recieved my timetable for the next 4 years to allow me to plan things out well in advance as well as receiving weekly updates before any lectures with what is required of me. I have constant support from the placement manager and I'm aware of who to contact if I require any support with the structure.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I receive a great deal of support from my employer. I recieve my 20% of working time off to study and it is always strictly adhered to which is greatly appreciated, I also receive support from them with mental health through the employee benefits programme which is great. My placement manager is always available for a chat and that instantaneous response received is greatly appreciated

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

5/5

I think I recieve a lot of support from my training provider. The lectures are well structured and contain all the information required, as well as having lots of additional support r.e referencing and an open forum to ask any questions i may have. I've also recieved some 1-1 support when writing assignments which has been of great help also.

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

5/5

I think it helps me to perofmr better in my role by giving me a greater understanding of the wider picture within banking and finance. My role is very department focused and doesn't affect anyone outside of my department however the qualification is really helping to broaden my horizons and really understand the wider scope of the organisation.

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

4/5

I get involved within the HSBC LGBT+ Pride committee which I am a member of, as well as my department having numerous social events throughout the month ran on zoom / email. Once we return to the office, I'm aware of various other social events which will be available to me as well which is great for the work / life balance.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I would reccomend HSBC to a friend, the pay is good and the employee benefits are great. Also, it is a worldwide organisation and that's really exciting to me that you could potentially work all over the world for one organization. In addition to this it has a really strong people focused culture and you receive a lot of support.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?

I would say to take your time with any interview or assessment process. Too often we feel like we need to rush through the answer and get it over with as quick as possible however if you ask for the time you need and put that extra thought into your answers it makes all the difference.

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