Business Analyst Review
at Newcastle Building Society
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Banking
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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 role consists of usual admin throughout the day keeping up with projects I'm involved in. In addition to this I have a varied amount of calls surrounding different projects I'm on, these calls can consist of anywhere from information gathering to documenting information
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy my program there is a good balance of focusing on my apprentcieship and also getting involved in the practical side of it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
In terms of new skills I have found that I have developed the skill of gathering information while in my role as well as a good problem solving mindset which is crucial for my role. I have also developed on skills I already acquired during my A-levels such as business techniques.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My program is well structured through the balance of coursework and learning sessions I'm involved in
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is plenty of support and people I can go to if I am in need of support in the business
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my tutor as well as regular check ins with him to ensure everything is okay
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel as though my training provider helps a lot with improving the practical side of my role as do I receive monthly modules to complete but I attend weekly sessions to improve my knowledge on top of that
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There is lots of extra-curricular activities at my work through not only my department with regular out of work meet ups, but there is also volunteering events regularly to get involved in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Newcastle Building Society to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture in the business is very friendly and supportive as well as the flexibility of the job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle Building Society?
I would say focus on being yourself and the person you are as the culture is very important to the business
