Investment apprentice Review
at abrdn
School Leaver Programme
Finance
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: April 2021
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Twas a cold October morning when nothing stirred, not even a mouse,
I walked downstairs only to see there was a letter to my house.
Congratulations, you have been accepted it read,
Rather puzzled by this I went back to bed.
After waking again and realising what happened I jumped for joy,
Called the mother who thought there was an error, she said it must be a ploy.
An early rise followed several weeks later where I was greeted with a face I had not seen before,
It was a Teams call with all the other apprentices introducing ourselves and building rapport.
Soon followed the introduction to my colleagues, whose thick Scottish accents I couldn’t understand,
It was rather strange (the friendliness of them), it felt I had joined a band.
Several months passed and I knew I had secured the opportunity of a lifetime,
Working in Global Insurance is brilliant and my Scottish accent is developing just fine.
I speak to clients daily, help solve problems, learn new things and complete qualifications,
I couldn’t have asked for a better vocation.
Meeting members of the executive leadership team for a virtual coffee was a real treat,
Being exposed to this wealth of knowledge is something you cannot beat.
Although working from home is a shame, I cannot complain,
I’m learning something new every day, building my network and upping my game.
The amount of independence and responsibility I have been given is pure brilliance,
I’m trusted to carry out instructions, answer queries, create and send out important documents – growing my resilience.
All in all I couldn’t speak highly enough of Standard Life Aberdeen,
That’s me and my experience, my review is abrdn.
I walked downstairs only to see there was a letter to my house.
Congratulations, you have been accepted it read,
Rather puzzled by this I went back to bed.
After waking again and realising what happened I jumped for joy,
Called the mother who thought there was an error, she said it must be a ploy.
An early rise followed several weeks later where I was greeted with a face I had not seen before,
It was a Teams call with all the other apprentices introducing ourselves and building rapport.
Soon followed the introduction to my colleagues, whose thick Scottish accents I couldn’t understand,
It was rather strange (the friendliness of them), it felt I had joined a band.
Several months passed and I knew I had secured the opportunity of a lifetime,
Working in Global Insurance is brilliant and my Scottish accent is developing just fine.
I speak to clients daily, help solve problems, learn new things and complete qualifications,
I couldn’t have asked for a better vocation.
Meeting members of the executive leadership team for a virtual coffee was a real treat,
Being exposed to this wealth of knowledge is something you cannot beat.
Although working from home is a shame, I cannot complain,
I’m learning something new every day, building my network and upping my game.
The amount of independence and responsibility I have been given is pure brilliance,
I’m trusted to carry out instructions, answer queries, create and send out important documents – growing my resilience.
All in all I couldn’t speak highly enough of Standard Life Aberdeen,
That’s me and my experience, my review is abrdn.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fantastic company to work for, offering great support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?
Be yourself
