Developer Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My job within RBS is a Developer. I update and maintain the RBS website. My responsibilities within the bank is moderate as they cant hand me loads of work if I don't know what I'm doing. We are currently working on projects to help the bank stay level with competitors.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I am currently at college on Thursday's with RBS, The course im doing is a HND course over 2 years, 1 day a week. We also have to do GPL's within the bank to keep up to scratch with RBS policies.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my programme so far as ive met a lot of new and interesting people, we have been given fun task to do that involve team building. that's what ive enjoyed the most.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by NatWest?

I feel valued at RBS as they have given us a task to do that involves presenting to the board of RBS which was a new experience and really fun.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The Programme could be run better at RBS, there needs to be more transparency between our mentors and people who recruited us as no knows whats going on with college.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The training at college could be better, they teach us vaguely and need to learn most of it in our own time as its a HND in 2 years, 1 day a week which is near impossible

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My manager is very supportive if I cant do something, or need more time for college work. The HR team are good as the respond to any queries swiftly. Any problems I have I either contact the recruitment team or my manager and they usually give me a well structured response

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

The Salary for an apprentice at RBS is very generous, we get more than enough to cover our, Living costs, Travel costs, Daily costs and social costs

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, loads. RBS have a spot on the intranet dedicated to events that we might be interested in, such as football, cycling, networking, skiing clubs.

10/10

9. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They offer an amazing package when you join, you go to college and learn whilst working in the placement. This gives your work experience as well as learning.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest?

Be confident if you get to the interview, there's 3 tests you need to pass before you actually speak to someone within the recruitment team, after that you have a phone interview then a assessment centre