software developer apprentice Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

ive alraedy been in a few teams, at the moment im on a L2 support team for a service called PayIt by Natwest. i create incident tickets for L3 support to review and they get back to us with the problem so we can tell L1.

8/10

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

ive learnt many new skills academically and ive learnt a range of soft skills. To name a few ive learnt confidence, how to work in a team, time management skills and on top of all that ive learnt skills coding teaches you such as logical thinking and patience etc.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i have been really enjoying my programme so far i have classroom sessions every 1-2 months to primarily focus on my apprenticeship and when im not doing that im working with my team daily.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

it is structured well i have occasional calls with my digital leaning consultant to make sure im on track and they help me get ready for classroom sessions.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

i have a call with my manager every two weeks and he makes sure im feeling comfortable and helps me with learning. he and other members of the time are available when i need them if i have any questions about work.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

my training provider is available 24/7 and they respond within 24 hours to any questions or if i submit work so they are very helpful.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

i am learning multiple programming languages with my training provider therefore i can work better within my team and be more helpful.

8/10

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.)

yes there is always things going on for example i have recently signed up for the hackerthon coming up soon. i also take part in coding training outside of work hours provided by natwest to widen my knowledge.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

they are a great company and have been so welcoming. I received a welcome hamper when i first joined and all the colleagues are kind and respectful. its a great place to work.

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

Learn CPCs because they are a big part of the interview process and they are even more important when you get the job.