What key skills or experiences do you think are most important for standing out when applying for an apprenticeship in banking and finance?

Hi, I think one of the most important qualities you can showcase is the eagerness to learn. Employers are hiring you for an apprenticeship in which you are going to be working with many experienced professionals who have a vast amount of knowledge. Therefore, you need to be able to showcase that you are willing to work with them and learn from them. Another really important quality is confidence, you need to be able to speak your mind and ask questions because that’s the only way you’ll learn. Employers are looking to hire people from a variety backgrounds in hope that you can offer value to the organisation in the form of new ideas, so please don’t be afraid to offer any ideas you might have no matter how new you are.