Data Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

I support stakeholders on a daily basis by answering ambiguous questions through data.

8/10

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

Yes. My job placement perfectly supported my apprenticeship. I got to learn from experienced team members and use different Applications and versions of SQL.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I work with a supportive team and got lucky with a very efficient assessor.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Definitely could be better. There was a lack of information about how long the apprenticeship would last/if we could finish early. This was miss communicated at the start and then something different re-laid 6 months in.

6/10

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

My team offer lots of support. I especially liked that I got 1 day a week to do my apprenticeship during work time and that I was pushed to make sure I took it. Natwest also offers lots of training options and benefits that support mental health which was also useful.

9/10

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

This was poor at the beginning when I did a boot camp. This however was a new process and had lots of teething issues. Once I was on the actual programme my assessor always answered quickly and gave lots of help when needed.

7/10

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

I would have naturally learnt most of the things covered in my apprenticeship through my role as I was put in the perfect team. There were only a few things I learnt on the apprenticeship that were new. The mete skills though were really helpful and made a big difference.

6/10

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.)

There were a good amount of activities and meet ups through the early career team.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a fantastic company to work for that genuinely cares about it's employees and gives you all the tools you need to succeed.

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

Don't be put off by not having a tech background. I was a nursery teacher before. When applying I talked about how my skills in communication and organisation of paperwork would be valuable and how it would relate to a tech industry.