Operational Transition Trainee Review
at abrdn
School Leaver Programme
Finance
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: May 2022
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
Invovled deeply as a member of a team within the operations branch. Do the same tasks as the full time employee team members.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It's a very good environment and everyone is very friendly. Couldn't have been run much better
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - general workplace soft skills and also speaking skills by leading calls/presentations
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised from the start of the hiring process to transitioning to a team
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as i need if required i can reach out to anyone.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Calls every 4-8 weeks roughly and can always email if stuck or need some more help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It provides some basic soft skills that are transferable to all work place environments so is useful in that sense but not specifically to my role
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
Yes - there are many teams/groups you can join which meet up regularly
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Really good work environment and good overall benefit package which is key
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?
Make sure you are prepared for all the video recorded and live interviews as there was a lot in the hiring process
