IT Professional apprentice Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

I help out in feature teams by creating microservice diagrams for everyone in the bank to see for reference. I do this with my fellow apprentice colleagues in the security department

10/10

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

I have learnt how to use SQL. I also learnt how to communicate effectively

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying my programme to a greater extent

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

On the work side of the apprentice is it going great. I do not see any flaws in that side of my work. As for the academic side of the apprenticeship, it has been rocky as it is not always organised as it should.

6/10

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

I received a lot of support from my employer and that makes me comfortable in the work when ever I have a problem or want to seek advice

10/10

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

The support I have received from my training provider has been satisfactory

6/10

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

I haven't started learning skills that directly relate to my role but the things that I have learnt do help in a way how I perform in my role

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.)

Would have loved to hear about sports at NatWest but I haven't heard yet. There are networking event at my workplace though

8/10

9a. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The people that work at NatWest are kind and professional as well

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

The support system is really great if you need help with anything. NatWest is diverse and is inclusive