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Once you’ve completed
the programme you can
LAMAR HAMME
apply for a role with us. LAMAR HAMME
We’ll fast track you di-
I joined HSBC working in the joined HSBC working in the
rect to interview and, if I
you’re successful, you’ll branch network, and shortly
branch network, and shortly
after became an internal con-
join us in a full time role after became an internal con-
vert onto the Graduate pro-
and will be able to join vert onto the Graduate pro-
our award winning ap- gramme. As a graduate, I was
gramme. As a graduate, I was
the winner of a national chal-
prenticeship programme the winner of a national chal-
lenge presented to the grad
lenge presented to the grad
At HSBC, we o er a wide APPRENTICESHIPS population the “prize” being
population the “prize” being
a short overseas placement
range of programmes, Apprenticeships play an a short overseas placement
important role in our re-
to work in HSBC Greece.
to work in HSBC Greece.
placements and entry-level cruitment strategy and It was this experience that
It was this experience that
gave me my first taste of
opportunities for individuals at provide people who may gave me my first taste of
what an international career
what an international career
not have gone to universi-
the early stage of their career ty with another route into could be like in an organisa-
could be like in an organisa-
ty with another route into
a challenging and reward- tion like HSBC. Language
a challenging and reward-
tion like HSBC. Language
ing career in our industry. dierences, cultural varia-
ing career in our industry.
dierences, cultural varia-
We were the fi rst major UK tions, the nature and size of
We were the fi rst major UK
tions, the nature and size of
WORK EXPERIENCE done well, we’ll invite you back more frustrating than working real- bank to create a national our presence in various re-
bank to create a national
Our Work Experience Placements to do another work placement in a ly hard and not be able to fi nd a job apprenticeship pro- gions are just a few factors
apprenticeship
pro-
gramme. From a modest
are one week long and are open to di erent business area the follow- or career. Working with the Prince’s gramme. From a modest to consider when working
internationally. My first man-
beginning, it has quickly
14-to-19-year-olds in full-time sec- ing year. Trust we have established a 4-week beginning, it has quickly internationally. My first man-
ondary or sixth form education. work experience programme for grown into one of the main agement role was managing the outbound international account
The programme includes getting TRAINEESHIPS those not in education, employ- routes that we use to bring new tal- opening for our Premier customers.
experience of the various roles in Our traineeships help young people ment or training. This not only gives ent into the business. Over 2,500 Speaking to, and working with these customers on a daily basis
one of our retail, commercial or op- who are not in education, employ- work experience but also helps apprentices have now joined the while listening to their experiences reinforced my view that I had
erational areas as well as fi nding ment or training to gain the skills with employability skills and gives programme since it began in 2011 the skills and ability to make a dierence.
out about our history, structure and and experience they need to be an introduction to customer ser- and we have won numerous indus- My mentor at the time told me about the International Manage-
values. You’ll also work on a busi- successful in ap- vice as well as fi nancial services. try awards in recognition of our ment programme, and when doing my research, it was clear that
ness project and discuss your fi nd- plying for entry- scheme. With the introduction of this was the path that I wanted to take.
ings and recommendations with level job opportuni- the apprenticeship levy, we are I have a requirement to be geographically mobile and to remain
management. If you enjoy your ties. We know that now expanding the apprenticeship connected to peers globally. It is critical to use my network to
week work placement and have there is nothing scheme further, both in terms of share and receive knowledge and insight, adding maximum value
the range of courses we o er and in all that I do. I am an incredibly adaptable person, and since
the qualifi cation levels. We are also joining the programme I have worked in Latin America as well as
looking to launch our fi rst degree in the UK.
ESOSA AIBANGBEE apprenticeship programme in 2019. When living in Brazil, I took advantage of my language allowanc-
This is exciting as it o ers young es to learn Portuguese, and have done a basic Mandarin course.
I joined HSBC directly through the graduate scheme people an alternative route to high- I am currently in the process of planning my next overseas move.
shortly after university. Since then I’ve learnt that it’s er education, while pursuing a ca-
not about knowing everything HSBC encourages reer with the bank.
an environment of collective solutions and constant
learning. This additional support includes providing
people management, team management and lead-
ership essential courses which have allowed me to
continue honing crucial soft skills which I use daily.
One year into the scheme and I now have the confi-
dence to coach, listen and tackle challenging conver-
sations eectively.
I’m now halfway through the programme and both of
my placements have given me exposure to varying
levels of seniority and put me in situations outside
my comfort zone, therefore creating the environment
for me to grow. My favourite aspects of HSBC’s cul-
ture are the opportunities to get involved with stake-
holders, both inside and outside the business, as this When faced with what can feel like constant intern-
has encouraged me to invest in myself and develop a ship or graduate scheme rejections, it’s easy to lose
growth mind-set. sight of your goal and doubt your ability. But take
If I could give myself one piece of advice, it would be each rejection as an opportunity to ask for feedback
to continue striving for what I want to achieve in life. and recalibrate.
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