Analyst Review
at Nationwide
Work Experience
Information Technology
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: October 2022
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
The Technology Development Program offers people with no previous experience of IT and coding, the opportunity to learn and work in this business area. The experience is a year and a half and then you roll off the program into a role you are confident to work at. It is for career changers and people with an interest in technology but no formal training before.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
This has been a life changing opportunity and I really enjoyed every day. There was a lot of learning but it was never too much to handle. The great thing is that I am being paid as a full-time employee so there is no out of pocket expense for being educated in technology.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Nationwide Building Society has a well constructed program for the TDP and there have been many people going through the program each year. There are managers who put you in appropriate business areas and they help you get experience on the job. The entire program has people from all over the country so they need to be organised to send equipment and coordinate everything.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
1/5
The Technology Development Program experience provided everything to continue with my future career path. It gave me the skills and the ability to perform to the best of my ability. It was not just a learning but also being part of a team and working in a role in technology.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
Yes, the Technology Development Program is a full-time permanent employment. Once you roll off the program you will be paid an Engineering salary, but you are paid to learn while you are on the program. There is no travel as I am working from home, but travel and meals would be covered if I travelled outside my location area.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Everyone goes through a five week technology boot-camp where we learn the basics of coding and learning how to code. It was an intense training but the trainer makes sure you understand by building on what they previously taught you. Then I was put in a business area where I learned another computer program and was able to sit for an examination for certification.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
The company culture is focused on community values and each employee is actually a member of the mutual society. They focus on what it is like to work together in teams and appreciate others within the society. It is a very caring environment and people are very supportive of each other. Although we are mostly all working remotely they very much want to connect and provide opportunities for virtual meetings.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
There were many opportunities for connecting online with Microsoft Teams and all the training was done on the computer. There was not much face-to-face networking in person because of the pandemic but they do try to have social events and I went to a BBQ where many people in the program were able to meet.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Nationwide to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I agree with the company culture and I think that the people working there are all just wanting to do the best they can for the member customers. It is a very caring environment with inclusion and diversity part of the business culture. The managers are genuine and want you to succeed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nationwide?
It is important to be your authentic self when applying. There is an extensive interview process, and it is very intense at times, but don't be put off by it. They are just trying to find out if you are a good fit for the program and whether you are driven to succeed. If you do not get into the program, try again! It could be there are just too many people applying at that time.
