Database Administrator Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Completing tasks via a ticketing board, working alongside a team to produce larger pieces of work, studying towards apprenticeship qualification.

9/10

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

New skills learned - use of SQL, database structure/theory Existing skills developed - time management, team working skills

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Have loved my role as since I started I have settled into my team really well and have great relationships which allow me to thrive in both the workplace and the classroom. Blend of work/learning has been perfect!

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The workplace side of my programme is fairly structured and consists of weekly check-ins with my line manager for development purposes alongside working through a ticketing board for my daily tasks. The learning side is very structured as meetings and assessment deadlines are set weeks in advance with a milestone approach taken.

8/10

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

Support from my employed involves check-ins each week with my line manager where we can discuss my progress and also use the opportunity to ask questions and go through things I am not understanding. My line manager is very supportive. I also receive support from my team members when a problem arises they may be able to assist with.

10/10

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

Support from my training provider has been good. I receive support from my assessor whenever I feel that I need it regarding hand in pieces of work with scheduled dates. I also attend pre booked courses which cover content related to my role and the support provided when on these courses has been excellent.

8/10

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

My qualification has allowed me to perform better in my role as it has allows me to take on information that I may not come across within my role that can be handy to know to apply to my role. In my role I learn skills and techniques that reflect my role but from my training courses i have fund that having more of a base understanding of the core issues has been valuable to addressing new problems.

9/10

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 are many things to get involved with in my workplace. There's lots of variety and they are all made aware through various newsletters etc.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

NatWest has been a very open employer for me to begin my career with, they have helped in every way they can to help me make the most of my apprenticeship and I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship journey so far!

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

Focus on NatWest's core values when applying for a role with the business, these really do mean a lot to the business in how it applies itself in todays society.