Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a customer service agent, taking calls and dealing with queries on customers bank accounts and credit cards. I tend to make payments, cancel direct debits, order new cards and passing customers to other teams were needed.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I started from scratch in the bank and have learnt all processes and systems in training. Training and refresher courses are frequently done to maintain knowledge. I have learnt about the bank as well as learning how to do simple transactions for customers. I have then increased my customer service knowledge by dealing with customers every day.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy learning and building up my confidence, the programme also allows me to see my progress.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is very organised on timings that submissions are due and i have certain time given to myself to complete the modules.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer gives me a set amount of time but if i need more then i am able to take it depending on how busy the weeks are. It is very flexible and i feel like I am supported fully

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I am able to email any queries I have and I have the ability to have calls on my progress. Feedback is always given on any drafts that are submitted.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The focus on customer services has allowed me to focus on customers not just in how I handle my role, it gives an extra focus on customer feelings and fairness that is not always considered when just following procedure

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • I am part of the womens network that features different events, both social and for the chance to progress careers. I also do charity work for my team and we also go out as a team in a social capacity.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Simple and straightforward to navigate, happy with process.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest?
  • Go for it, do not think of what you could have done. You regret what you haven't done.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Finance

Southend-on-Sea

June 2020


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