NatWest Group early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-04 against NatWest Group's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with NatWest Group. How we check
At a glance
- No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No7 stages
How NatWest Group recruits
next round opens Spring 2027. 7 stages, from NatWest Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where NatWest Group names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Step 1: Apply
Application form
Workday application with screening questions and a CV upload listing qualifications in progress.
“We’ll ask you a few questions to make sure you’re the right fit for the role and ask you to upload a version of your CV that includes any qualifications you’re currently studying.”
Step 2: Work scenarios assessment
Situational judgement test
Work scenarios assessment, around 20 to 25 minutes with no strict time limit.
- about 25 minutes
“This assessment will give you real life work situations to help us understand how you use the core skills and behaviours that are important to us. It’ll take around 20-25 minutes to complete but you can take as long as you need.”
Step 3: Online ability test (degree-level apprenticeships only)
Online tests
About 10 minute problem solving and numeracy ability test, for degree-level apprenticeships only.
- about 10 minutes
“For a degree-level apprenticeship, you’ll also be asked to complete an ability test. It lasts about 10 minutes and you’ll be using your problem solving and numeracy skills.”
Step 4: Online skills assessment
Online tests
Untimed skills-based assessment, about 20 minutes, choosing which of three statements describes you most.
- about 20 minutes
“This is untimed but usually takes about 20 minutes to complete. You’ll be asked which statement describes you the most from 3 options.”
Step 5: Pre-recorded video assessment
Recorded video interview
Timed recorded answers to pre-recorded motivational, competency and scenario questions, about 20 minutes.
- about 20 minutes
- pre-recorded questions
“You’ll record timed answers to pre-recorded questions in a video interview. There’s a mix of motivational, competency, and scenario-based questions. It should take around 20 minutes to complete.”
Step 6: The interview
Final interview
Interview after passing the assessments, assessed against NatWest Behaviours.
“Once you’ve passed the assessments, we’ll invite you to an interview.”
Step 7: Pre-employment screening
Offer
Successful candidates complete pre-employment screening.
“If you’ve been successful at securing a place on one of our programmes you’ll need to complete pre-employment screening.”
Visa sponsorship
Degree-Level Apprenticeship, Level 6 Financial Services
NatWest's own FAQ says its apprenticeship roles do not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
“No, our apprenticeship roles do not meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.”
NatWest Group on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the NatWest Group apprenticeship application process?
- NatWest Group's own careers pages describe 7 stages: Step 1: Apply, then Step 2: Work scenarios assessment, then Step 3: Online ability test (degree-level apprenticeships only), then Step 4: Online skills assessment, then Step 5: Pre-recorded video assessment, then Step 6: The interview, then Step 7: Pre-employment screening.
- Does NatWest Group use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. NatWest Group lists a recorded video interview stage ("Step 5: Pre-recorded video assessment").
- Does NatWest Group sponsor visas for graduates?
- NatWest's own FAQ says its apprenticeship roles do not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
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