software developer Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • software development , cobol programming on a daily business , interact with line manager and other teams to ensure business requirments and further training

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • yes I have learnt how to use z/os mainframe , also learned how to code with jcl , cobol, sql

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • the courses were good fun , especially for meeting other people doing similar things as myself , so it was great to expand my network of people

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by NatWest?

    • I feel very valued , as rbs has allocated time resources and money to ensure that I have the opportunity to fulfil my full potential

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • the training was well structured , the meetings with assessor were the most beneficial

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I received enough support to ensure I finished my level 6 with no hassle

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • rbs fully supports my apprenticeship by allocating enough time to ensure I have a good work balance as well as time to complete my level 6 work

    10/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • the salary package is enough to work full time , learn and ensure I feel valued

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • yes

    10/10
  • 9. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • they support you throughout

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

    • be open minded

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Scotland

April 2018

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