Apprentice - Software Development Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Working to complete my apprenticeship and do additional learning through doing smallerprojects to further develop my learning for when I'm given projects within a team

9/10

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

I have learnt many new skills, both from my apprentice provider and from working within the team. Now having a decent understanding of web development and I'm looking forward to learning more.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I'm enjoying being part of the team, they have been very good with onboarding and helpful. Making sure that I understand what I'm learning and helping when I encounter difficulties

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured, slightly less well organised.

7/10

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

They have been very supportive, providing more learning on top of what QA are offering.

10/10

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

There is regular contact and drop ins with QA to make sure that I'm doing okay.

8/10

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

It does a good job of developing my understanding so that I can understand what I'm doing more within my role

7/10

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.)

We have social activities within the team and also the Cohort for this year.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Been very supportive, they look after me, and the team and learning have been amazing

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

Be persistent, they will get there eventually. Be prepared for the quite long interview process as well