Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work in PBB Technology in the mortgages department within RBS. In mortgages, I am in the testing team, specifically a test analyst. This can involve writing test cases, scripts and executing testing that needs done then reviewing the outcome.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned a lot more of what is all involved within IT and the apprenticeship courses with QA have broadened my knowledge on how to use windows 7&10.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it very well. I have met lots of new people who I can see always being friends with. My team are and have been really welcoming and kind when I joined RBS and help me when I am struggling since I am working in a new environment.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by NatWest?
  • I get praise constantly from my manager and team for when I have completed a piece of work effectively and efficiently.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • From the start everything has been pretty straight forward. Although, I feel you should have a choice of what area you would like to go in other than being put somewhere you might not be fond of, which was not the case for me.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Lots.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Lots. Good websites such a iHelp

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Very well and very fortunate

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, school visits to promote RBS. Lots of different events each month for apprentices.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • N/A


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest?
  • Put yourself out there, show you are willing, put your name forward for lots of stuff, try your hardest.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

Scotland

February 2017


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