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abrdn

Business Management Intern Review

at abrdn

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: June 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Working closely with my line manager to assist them with daily task, all while gaining real world experience and exposure. I am given the chance to work independently and problem solve using the skills I have learnt at university.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been given the same responsibility as any member of staff, I am treated as equal to the others and am relied on to complete my jobs as I am a crucial part of the team.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have undergone a plethora of training programmes which are relevant to the stream of work which I am in, all specific to aid my growth. I have developed my IT skills, had training in soft skill utilisation and conversation skills as well as developing my personal skills such as time management and organisational.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given daily check ins, weekly phone calls and was given a buddy with whom I would talk to daily to help me with tasks and if I was ever confused or needed guidance.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Friendly and helpful, there is a real sense of family here
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
10/10! I would recommend everyone complete this internship if they are given the opportunity
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at abrdn
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to abrdn
Be yourself and get involved with everything
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