Corporate banking apprentice Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

i am an apprentice in corporate documentation and operations. My job involves creating documention for relationship managers to take to customer meetings for execution. I will be trained up in more processes over time.

10/10

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

I am studying for a SVQ level 3 during my apprenticeship. I am learning new skills everyday including people skills, business skills, computer skills and communication.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My programme is full of opportunities especially for a school leaver looking for a career it is a great programme. The opportunities are endless and I love the fact that I am confident around the other apprentices due to the boot camp that we went on.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by NatWest?

RBS makes you feel valued as a member of staff and not just a school leaver looking for money and work experience. You are treated fairly amongst everyone else in the team and arent given the crappy jobs.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured but could be improved. I think this is because this programme is new to the RBS group itself it will take a while to see improvements over time.

5/10

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

BPP are supportive, could be improvements but again this comes down to it being a new programme.

8/10

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

My line manager is very supportive.

9/10

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

Nobody will ever say they couldnt do with a bigger salary but I still feel it is a well paid apprenticeship compared to others on the market.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Not sure what this means..

5/10

9. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great opportunities, salary paid and qualification earned.

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

Be yourself. Define your strengths and stress them enough to your employer. Show your personality and some humour and your willingness to provide to the department.