Coventry Building Society Business Work Experience: Unlock Your Future

Job sector: Accounting, Banking & Finance

Overview
Embark on a journey into the world of finance with the Personal Finance Society's immersive program. Explore the diverse elements of personal finance, uncovering a myriad of roles within the profession. From advising to paraplanning, build foundational knowledge through activities, quizzes, and live webinars with industry professionals. Gain insights into available careers, required skills, and success pathways. This virtual work experience, presented by Springpod, provides a real sense of the varied opportunities in personal finance. Complete quizzes and activities to enhance your understanding of this dynamic profession. Join us to discover your path in the exciting realm of personal finance!

What's included
This programme will cover everything from an introduction to Coventry Building Society and the world of work, to curating your personal brand and content from their BITC award winning ‘Employability Skills’ programme. You’ll have the chance to take part in some great quizzes and amazing activities, and you’ll even have the chance to learn leading industry experts along the way!

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to Coventry Building Society

From an overview of the organisation's purpose, beliefs, and core values, to what it’s like working there, this module will provide you with a thorough introduction to Coventry Building Society.

Working at Coventry Building Society: Departments

Where could you work at Coventry Building Society? This module aims to answer this question; you’ll gain a better understanding of the departments and variety of opportunities at the organisation, and also put your skills to the test with a work-related activity that’ll give you a taste of what it’s like working in a specific business area.

Working at Coventry Building Society: Careers

Once you’ve learnt more about departments at Coventry Building Society, this module will build your awareness of the careers and opportunities you could pursue with the organisation. From information about career programmes, internships, apprenticeships, and graduate programmes, to a series of ‘career spotlights’, you’ll round up the module with a work-related activity to help you experience what it could be like working in a certain job role.

The World of Work

From in-demand skills to career pathways to the role of work experience, this module will look at what you can expect from the world of work, and help you to feel more prepared to take your next steps!

Personal Brand & Networking

What is a personal brand? How do you create one? How can it help you? You’ll explore all things related to personal branding in this module, as well as our top tips to network effectively and use social media professionally.

A to Z of Super Confidence, Vision Boards & Goal Setting

Believing in yourself is key to setting you up for success. In this module you’ll learn more about developing confidence, how to create a vision board to plan for the future, and the importance of setting SMART goals in relation to future aspirations. Not only this, but you’ll also learn more about resilience, confidence and visualisation in a webinar with Coventry Building Society.

CVs, Interviews & the Recruitment Process

What is the purpose of a CV? How can you make the right first impression at an interview? Why is volunteering so powerful? This module will give you top tips and techniques to prepare to be the best ‘you’ in the recruitment process.

Employability & Workplace Behaviours

Once you’ve learnt more about the world of work, you’ll want to know how you can get ready to progress. From exploring organisational purpose, values, and employer expectations to how to identify appropriate behaviours and attitudes for the workplace, this module will build your understanding of how to put your best foot forward when entering the world of work.

Award: Certificate of completion
Hours of content: Over 9 hours
Programme dates: 1 September 2023 - 1 September 2024

Eligibility criteria

Age: 14+

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.