Digital and Technology Apprentice Review
at NatWest Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4AA, UK
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
On a day to day basis I attend scrums, and meetings that include 1-1's. I spend the days working on the work I get given and work from home. I do code in javascript and help raise and complete documentation within my team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme as everyone is really helpful and are willing to help and answer any question you have.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt many new skills ranging from technical skills to personal skills and have developed as a whole. I have been learning how to code in javascript and react and have learnt how to stop start bank services.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured, we constantly have emails from the apprentice team giving us opportunities that we can take part in. We also have designated days to attend our university workshops.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As said previously, my employer is very helpful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The support I receive is very good. The team at QA alongside my skills coach is very helpful
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think the qualifications are helping me massively in my role as alot of the stuff I do in university can be applied in my day to day job
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes, there are loads of networks I can join etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Natwest are so inclusive and help you every step of the way. Its a great organisation to be at and especially if you are just starting your creer.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Be yourself, ask loads of questions and take every opportunity that comes your way as you can learn from it and network from it.
