Business Administrator Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

8/10

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

Developed a whole depth of new knowledge within banking, enhanced skills in stakeholder management and learnt how to adapt to a corporate styled role.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed the ease of learning, the learning portal was extremely user friendly and accessible across all of my devices. I was able to seek career development opportunities through the programme.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I thought it was really well structured, a clear plan for the 12 months which allowed me to plan ahead.

8/10

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

My support was good, I was supported to attend events and complete my own projects through out the programme which enabled me to make the most of the apprenticeship.

7/10

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

My support from my training provider was excellent, any time of day and any day of the week my tutor was extremely responsive and highly helpful with any issues or questions I had.

9/10

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

I believe it supported me and allowed me to learn new concepts and approaches, though I don't believe it gave me any further benefit to my other non apprentice colleagues due to the particular team I was within as it was a more process fast passed role, where as my apprenticeship was more theory based.

7/10

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 involved with councils that are ran within the organisation, which offer support and development events for colleagues across the organisation.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

NatWest offer a supportive community within the organisation, with a variety of options towards career progression which the organisation encourage. I believe the whole ethos and purpose of the brand is inspiring and a company I am proud to be apart of.

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

My main tip is to be yourself, bring your authentic self to a role with NatWest. Be inspired by the wide range of opportunities and amazing career progression offered. My one piece of advise would be for interview I would recommend is to prepare even more than you think is enough, utilise the CPC's that are provided in your interview pack and reflect a CPC in each answer. I would also recommend to bring your notes to the interview, and to take notes throughout the interview to ensure you're answering all of the questions, as the questions can be lengthy.