Apprentice Review
at NatWest Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
4/5
coding, work on confluence and Jira software, research online on Scope 1,2,3 and other sustainability topics, join meetings periodically throughout the day
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have a good team and line manager, i am given work to do, the company has good culture and allows for breaks in between work and has surpassed the expectations I had
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
developed admin skills such as excel, outlook etc
learnt coding skills in python
became more focused and confident
learnt coding skills in python
became more focused and confident
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
had a good introduction and support has been good however at some points things did get slow by lack of communication at start of 2022
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I get a lot of support from my manager and is very helpful and asks if im feeling stressed by work and how i am doing
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
i haven't had much training and have been having lots of problems getting classes booked for training such as my classes dates being switched and i wasn't told
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
not too sure but the class i have done did help with my overall understanding of coding and helped when learning at work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
there are lots of events and social events planned by natwest that are all enjoyable and provide a good way to relax and have some fun
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
lots of support, great pay and plenty of things and ways to learn and develop skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
communication is extremely important and have the ability to speak up when unsure, its better to know than not to know at the end of the day
