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Application Advice:
Read up on Nationwide's key products (e.g. launch of FlexOne), recent big news stories (e.g. CCDS issuance) and culture (PRIDE). A keen awareness of how a Building Society differs from the likes of Barclays and Lloyds is essential.
Interview Advice:
Use the interview as an opportunity to explore an area further and display your knowledge. For example, credit risk. An appreciation that it extends beyond just prime mortgages to buy-to-let (TMW), treasury, commercial, credit cards and personal loans. An awareness of the 3 credit rating agencies, 3 credit scoring agencies and how banks calculate credit risk at both a granular and portfolio level perspective.
Analyst, Risk at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Nationwide's values are the core of its culture. Research Nationwide's values and show how you demonstrate these every day.
Interview Advice:
Achievements are important, but be yourself - let your personality shine through at the assessment centre and show that you are someone people want to work with.
Corporate Graduate, Product and Marketing at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be yourself, be honest, believe in the PRIDE values as they make Nationwide tick
Graduate, at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Nationwide we're very interested in me and my personality, more so than my past experiences.
My personality and how I fit in with PRIDE was much more important than my lack of previous banking experience
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and enjoy, some of the tasks could be considered 'fun' outside of interview conditions
Risk Analyst, Risk Projects at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Learn the acronym PRIDE (Putting members first, Rewarding Membership, Inspiring Trust, Excellent Customer Service) and try to think of examples of you exhibiting those characteristics for the interview (if you get there). I think it crops up on the application form as well.
Try to gain a small understanding of what a mutual rather than a PLC or Ltd is. A mutual is a company that is owned by it's members (Customers) rather than private shareholders. Nationwide is a mutual.
Try to big up and include in you application form/CV evidence of working in a team and if possible leading a team.
Interview Advice:
When I had the interview in September last year, it consisted of:
A group exercise : We were given a business proposition that had 6 potential solutions and each group member had to argue for the one they were given. Basically you just have to listen to what others say and try to make relevant points. Don't fall into the trap of endlessly just arguing your point.
A one on one speaking exercise: After being given a business brief (mine was about fexible working from home) with two potential solutions we were given about half an hour to read the brief and to come up with which solution we'd choose.
A one on one interview: It covered the standard interview things.
A critical thinking test: standard
Corporate Graduate, General Leadership at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Use the PRIDE values to shape you responses and to put across your qualities and how they allign with the organisation. Link in your experience to the job description and illustrate what you can bring to the role.
Interview Advice:
Esnure you show how you fit with the culture of Nationwide and what experience you can bring to the role.
Corporate Graduate, Customer Services and Operations at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Nationwide wants each of its employees to demonstrate its core values, and this is something they're looking for in potential new starters. Research Nationwide's values and really think about whether these match up to your own personal values - if they do you'll probably be a good fit for the business. Make sure in your application you really consider times when you have demonstrated these values/behaviours.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself - successful applicants really allowed their personality to shine through. Whilst your achievements are important, the interviewers want to establish whether you're someone they would like to work alongside.
Corporate Graduate, Product and Marketing at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Focus more on general skills which can be applied to many different areas rather than specific technical experience. Try and relate experiences to the company ethos.
Interview Advice:
Prepare answers to standard competency questions, there are far more of these than technical questions. Be prepared for group work/debates; stand out without dominating.
Corporate Graduate – Analyst, Information Management at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Really sell your leadership qualities
Consider how you have added value in any previous roles
Sell your adaptability to unforeseen events and that you can cope with a heavy workload.
Interview Advice:
How have you persuaded others in a team?
When have you had to change your plans in a difficult scenario?
Example of when you have led a team and how did you overcome the challenges you faced?
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Application Advice:
Relate your previous experiences (at university, in work or elsewhere) to Nationwide's PRIDE values.
Interview Advice:
Be persuasive but not forceful in group discussions.
Innovation Consultant (General Graduate Leadership Programme), Corporate Communication at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Demonstrate skills/experience that are applicable to the role
Interview Advice:
Be yourself. Also passionate about the graduate programme you have applied for.
Strategist, Savings at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Really research the culture of Nationwide
Graduate, Employee Relations at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Use STAR technique and make sure you answer the question.
Interview Advice:
Be confident in your interview and know the company's current going's on. For example, they recently moved a lot of functions to Swindon, and they are currently expanding into a new building in Swindon.
Corporate Graduate, Reconciliations at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure this is what you want to do. If it is it will show through in your application (and interview). Take the time to understand the culture at Nationwide and how it may differ from other financial institutions.
Interview Advice:
Research Nationwide as a company and how it is different from its high street competitors. Also practice the STAR method to answering questions.
Group Product and Marketing Graduate, Product and Marketing at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research mutual sector. Understand the difference between us and banks.
Interview Advice:
Understand PRIDE
Treasury Graduate, Treasury at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Fall in love with the organisation
Interview Advice:
Show that you have fallen in love with the organisation
Research Executive, Customer Insight at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Nationwide is a people orientated organisation and not a monster investment bank. Make sure you are an approachable 'people person' and can work well in large teams.
Ensure you have some previous retail experience.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself - as tempting as glorifying your CV is, don't try and make things up to sound better. Nationwide will take you for who you are.
Risk Consultant, Business Assurance at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Do your research on the company and their values/behaviours. Make sure they align to your own. Sell yourself - they want to hire you!
Interview Advice:
Likewise think of how your own values align with Nationwides. Also have clear examples for competency based questions. Most importantly be yourself!
Operations Manager, Enterprise Development at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show that you are very customer orientated as they are one of the many companies that say they put the customer first but are one of the few that actually do. Study the financial services industry and be aware of its challenges/situation. Prove you are passionate about marketing and developing yourself further.
Interview Advice:
Use the STAR format of answering questions
Marketing Communications Executive, Marketing Communications at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Ensure you discuss how your values tie in with the values held by Nationwide, our values are core to our sucess
Interview Advice:
Just be yourself, if you try to bluff your way through, you will fail!
, at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
You can only apply for one role, so research this thoroughly and ensure that this is the one for you. The assessment process is quite in-depth so I would avoid exaggerating on my CV/application as it's likely to get found out. Consider your main strengths, skills and achievements and have tangible examples of when you have demonstrated these. Incorporate the STAR method into your answers too.
Interview Advice:
Research the organisation and the industry. Read the annual results and accounts so you understand how Nationwide is different and also to ensure that your personality will fit with the organisation. If you're the type of person who likes to operate in a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog environment then Nationwide probably isn't the place for you. Nationwide has a set of values that it calls PRIDE, they resonate strongly with all employees (including the ones who will be interviewing you) so a sound understanding of these will also help.
, at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Truly understand the meaning of PRIDE and ensure your principles in some way align with PRIDE.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself in an interview, the worst thing is to try be something you're not this will be picked up.
Risk Analyst, Group Risk at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Demonstrate that this is an application specifically for Nationwide - not simply a generic cut and paste job!
Include anything that can make you stand out - e.g. quirky or unusual jobs/volunteering/extracurricular activities or a creative personal statement
Previous work experience is always favourable
Interview Advice:
Building consensus is just as important as achieving your personal objectives in group activities.
Try to demonstrate a range of capabilities during the competency-based interview: problem-solving, proactiveness, leadership and determination.
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Application Advice:
Use the STAR approach in job applications
Interview Advice:
Questions were asked about myself (competencies) and about the job area, not about Nationwide as a whole
Insight Analyst, Customer Experience at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be honest, think about strong examples, and don't be afraid to have a go!
Interview Advice:
Think about good examples you have to display your skills, don't panic, and don't be afraid to pause and think before answering a question
General Leadership Graduate Scheme, Various at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Get a good understanding of why Nationwide is different to other financial services organisations - give specific examples for where the Society has been different. Understand how the ever changing regulatory landscape and economic conditions affect the business model.
Interview Advice:
Portray why you wanted to work for Nationwide specifically, what can you bring?
Consultant, Capital at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Do your research on the organisation - especially PRIDE and the customer focus
Be yourself!!
Customer Diversity Consultant, Customer Experience at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you do your research well, practice numerical test online and time yourself, nationwide website has a lot of useful information-make sure you review it. When going through competency tests make sure you have a good network connection and you are not disturbed by anyone.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself, even if you don't win the debate activity make sure you think outside of the box and suggest alternative solutions, be respectful and network with everyone.
Delivery Manager, Business Transformation at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research, make sure this is the role you want.
Interview Advice:
Be likeable.
Risk Analyst, Commercial Credit Risk at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Understand the value of being mutual
Interview Advice:
Be able to give examples of how you have gone out of your way to help someone.
Graduate, at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Demostrate a well rounded character profile - show examples of going above and beyond.
Interview Advice:
Learn & Understand the concept of PRIDE, it is what we live by and how we support our mutality. Also, learn the difference between being a mutual and an investment bank - this is again something which we champion - the customer always comes first.
Also be yourself.
Graduate NMDP, Financial Reporting at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
- Sounds cliché but be yourself. Nationwide has an extremely strong people culture. They are trying to look for the best fit in the company and to succeed you will need to agree and believe in the culture and values that Nationwide encompasses.
- Do you
Interview Advice:
- Sounds cliché but be yourself. Nationwide has an extremely strong people culture. They are trying to look for the best fit in the company and to succeed you will need to agree and believe in the culture and values that Nationwide encompasses.
- Follow
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Application Advice:
Focus on Nationwide's mutuality and values.
Interview Advice:
All standard competency based questions.
Graduate, Risk at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
For a role within treasury or capital management it would be very useful to have a background in economics, finance, corporate finance
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and make sure you do both market and company research!
Pension Risk Analyst, Capital Management at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the role thoroughly, but importantly research Nationwide as an employer as well, to be sure it suits you. Speak to anyone who already works there first to find out their opinion. It's very different to the banks so don't get confused - remember it is a building society!
Interview Advice:
Can't remember any specific questions but primarily competency based at all stages of the process. They are interested in how well you you can work with/understand others as well as how well you understand yourself and your own capabiltiies
HR Specialist, Human Resources at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you do your research about Nationwide. The application and assessment days are hard; but don't give up! Strength of character is very important.
Interview Advice:
Be confident. Do your research. Be honest and don't try to act in a certain way; it won't help you in the long run.
Team Manager, Customer Operations at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
1. Nationwide has the most sensible, grounded, graduate recruitment process I have undertaken. From application to final assesment day. It's very challenging, but nobody is trying to trick you - seriously.
Interview Advice:
1. None of your assessors have been overly influenced by reality TV shows in their expectations of you, or their approach - so tone down 'The Apprentice' in you if you have one.
2. Be yourself (within the bounds of professionalism!), Nationwide has a strong business culture, if you're yourself on the day you'll know if it suits you (and they'll know if it suits you). I know you might not think so but it's really important to feel comfortable where you work.
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Application Advice:
Know what a mutual is, how it is different from a plc etc
General Leadership Graduate, at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Focus on why you want to work for Nationwide, and how previous experiences have influenced how you behave today.
Interview Advice:
Ensure that you know about the area you have applied for. You will fall short if you only focus on competency based answers.
Assistant Lending Manager, Commercial at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Ensure that you have drive, amibiton and the passion to learn and develop. You will not be expected to be an expert in any particular area, yet will be expected to be driven to succeed and progress.
Interview Advice:
Know the organisation and the role that is being applied for. But most important know yourself. Understand and article why you want the job and why you are worth investing in.
Important to show a willingness to learn and develop and genuine drive and ambition.
Corporate Graduate, Treasury at NationwideRead the full review »
Interview Advice:
Be yourself
Corporate Graduate, Mortgage Product Management at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company and make sure you would like to work in the corpoarate environment- it can be a culture shock if you're not used to the large company style. If you reach the interview phase make sure you know a lot about PRIDE as the company puts a major emphasis on this.
Use the STAR model to answer competency based questions (S-Situation, T-Task, A-Action and R-Result).
Interview Advice:
Telephone interview consisted of 4-5 competency based questions and lasted about 45 minutes.
The assessment centre started the night before. All candidates stay in a hotel the night before and go to dinner with two current graduates- this isn't assessed so ask them anything you like!
The day itself consists of a written test, an hour interview, group and individual exercises and presentations. Again, research the company and know your stuff!
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Interview Advice:
Be yourself- nationwide looks for your personality. The job has to be right for you so nationwide looks for the type of people who are most likely to get on and will ENJOY working here. If you aren't yourself it's likely you won't want to be here.
Corporate Graduate, Central Retail at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you read the Nationwide website as there is plenty information on there about Nationwide as a mutual, the roles and the graduate programme. Be sure you know why you are applying to a particular programme. Enthusiasm and being prepared go a long way.
Corporate Graduate, Product, Protection and Investments at NationwideRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company and demonstrate extra cirricular activities
Interview Advice:
Corporate social responsibility
leadership qualities
ability to drive results
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Application Advice:
Nationwide is a Building Society - understand why this makes it different
Understand PRIDE, Nationwide's corporate culture
Interview Advice:
Relax - the assessment process is very friendly
Don't try and play games at the assessment centre
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