Welcome to our Work Insights portal

Unlock your future in business with Coventry Building Society

Together, we’ll build something bigger

Taking part in Work Insights not only gives the chance to discover a range of careers and pathways Coventry Building Society offer, but the opportunity to learn how we set ourselves apart from other financial services organisations. You’ll also learn how to develop your personal brand and market yourself effectively to a potential employer, prepare for interviews, boost your CV and get a step ahead of the competition in the recruitment process.

In an increasingly digitised world, with hybrid working the norm, this is a flexible and practical solution to gaining meaningful work experience with us and if you complete all modules in full, you’ll be awarded a certificate to include on your CV.

Virtual Work Experience

Business work experience

Get meaningful virtual work experience with us. We’re offering you the opportunity to learn what working life is like at Coventry Building Society, gain insights into the attitudes and behaviours we value and learn new skills through our online Work Insights programme. All you need is an internet connection.

The programme is open to all young people aged 14+. It lifts the lid on our business and is filled with engaging webinars, activities and opportunities to learn from industry experts.

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Exciting programme features

Our 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.

Careers at Coventry Building Society

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.

Employability and 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.

Here's a sneak peek of what you'll be learning...

Introduction to Coventry Building Society
Working at Coventry Building Society: Departments
Working at Coventry Building Society: Careers
The World of Work
Personal Brand & Networking
A to Z of Super Confidence, Vision Boards & Goal Setting
CVs, Interviews & the Recruitment Process
Employability & Workplace Behaviours
Virtual Work Experience

Business work experience

Get meaningful virtual work experience with us. We’re offering you the opportunity to learn what working life is like at Coventry Building Society, gain insights into the attitudes and behaviours we value and learn new skills through our online Work Insights programme. All you need is an internet connection.

The programme is open to all young people aged 14+. It lifts the lid on our business and is filled with engaging webinars, activities and opportunities to learn from industry experts.

Start now

Frequently asked questions

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application
When will the programme take place and do I have to be completed in one go?
What does the application process involve?
If I am succesful in my application, how do I access the programme?
Do you have to want to work in financial services to take part?
What do you expect from participating young people and why should I take part?
Is there a cost to take part?