How does MyKindaFuture work? 1 #1. Companies Challenge #2. Students Respond #3. Students explore their career options #4. Good Ideas Get rewarded

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3 How well do we know them?

4 First set up to finance trade between Asia and the West Founded in 1865 as The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 48 million customers worldwide 213,000 shareholders 330,000 employees 6,100 offices around the world Established network throughout 72 countries and territories

5 Retail Banking and Wealth Management Commercial Banking Global Banking and Markets Global Private Banking The UK is home to HSBC’s headquarters, located in Canary Wharf The bank operates more than 1,100 branches in the UK HSBC serve their customers through four integrated, global businesses…

Why would I want to work for HSBC? HQ is in London and HSBC are one of the industry's most valuable brands! In 2013 employees volunteered 255,925 hrs during work time for community projects Employees made up of 153 nationalities and 142 different languages! In 2013, HSBC donated $117 million to community investment programs! By 2020 HSBCs goal is for 25% energy to come from renewable sources! More then half of HSBCs full and part time employees are women! 6

What do you think about banking? 7 “BANKING IS BORING” – No it’s not, it is about working with our customers to realise their hopes and dreams, you’ll realise that every request is different. “IT’S A JOB FOR MEN IN SUITS” - The face of banking is changing. Today’s landscape offers equal opportunities for men and women to progress into exciting and high profile careers. “FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME, IT’S UNACHIEVABLE” - Many young people opt out of a career in banking without even trying, or knowing about the opportunities available to them. HSBC are passionate about encouraging applications from all manner of young people and are actively searching for candidates who stand out from the crowd. “I NEED TO BE GOOD AT MATHS TO GET INTO BANKING” – Successful bankers are great relationship people. You don’t have to be good at figures, just have the ability to listen and understand.

Skills in Banking 8 Analytical Communication Creative Initiative Responsibility Team work Motivator These are just a few of the skills that you develop working in banking…what others can you think of?

The Challenge Look at the different ‘Job Titles’ available within the banking industry. (There are even more…you just need to investigate!) Read the worksheet describing different job descriptions and skill sets. In your teams, match the Job Titles to the Job Descriptions!

Marketing and PR IT and Digital Team Investment Bankers Financial Traders Legal and compliance Client and customer experience Working in Branch retail and call centres

12 Think about what skills you are good at and those you might need to work on!

13 Does you CV need a twist?

The HSBC Aspiring Female Potential Programme has been designed with the view that not everyone knows what they want to do when they leave university never mind school. You will gain an early insight into the world of investment banking and be offered a glimpse of what the future could hold for you. You will spend 3 day's with us, learning about the various functions of a global investment bank, meeting inspirational people from across HSBC and developing skills that will be beneficial not only at school but at university and beyond. The programme includes; classroom-based presentations, case studies, interactive seminars and skills sessions. It is a chance for you to strengthen your CV and gain practical networking opportunities for the future. The HSBC Aspiring Female Potential Programme has been designed with the view that not everyone knows what they want to do when they leave university never mind school. You will gain an early insight into the world of investment banking and be offered a glimpse of what the future could hold for you. You will spend 3 day's with us, learning about the various functions of a global investment bank, meeting inspirational people from across HSBC and developing skills that will be beneficial not only at school but at university and beyond. The programme includes; classroom-based presentations, case studies, interactive seminars and skills sessions. It is a chance for you to strengthen your CV and gain practical networking opportunities for the future. 14 HSBC’s Aspiring Female Potential Programme

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about HSBC and their culture through a series of interactive presentations and workshops. The day will include networking with HSBC business representatives across all businesses who will share their experiences and help to provide you with an overview of the types of career paths available at HSBC and across the industry. The 'Inspiring Potential' insight day has been designed to provide access to the role models, information and training required to make informed decisions regarding your career. 15 HSBC’s Inspiring Potential Insight Day

16 Is it for me? Our size and global reach mean we offer many ways for you to develop your career There are so many different sectors within banking! Working as part of an International brand so potential to travel! Commitment to positive improvements is ongoing Law, marketing or sustainability- banking isn’t just sat behind a desk! Think about the skills you will develop and processes you will learn! Opportunity to network and make valuable connections

Who Inspires you? 17

18 Inspirational people of our time…

The Challenge We want you to write 150 words about Who inspires you? ‘Who inspires you?’

Who is the person that Inspires you most? What, in particular have they done to inspire you? Why do you think it inspired you? Does it say something about you? Would you strive to be like them? What would you need to do to achieve it? We want to hear it all in 150 words!

Some Top Tips… 21

Use Positive, Persuasive language and make sure what you are saying is clear and to the point! … Try and use examples to back up what your saying! Think about ‘evidencing’ your point. This will make your work more sound more professional and interesting! Read what you have written out loud or with a friend and hear what it sounds like…this will help you make sure it makes sense and is engaging!

23 You have the opportunity to make your CV stand out…Take it!!!

Key Contact: Thank you for your time Use the skills from this workshop to help with your covering letter and CV and more importantly-Why you’d love to work with HSBC!!! …and for the Inspiring Potential Insight Day here.here …and for the Inspiring Potential Insight Day here.here You can apply for Aspiring Female Potential Programme here,here You can apply for Aspiring Female Potential Programme here,here Charlotte Dudley /

25 THANK YOU