Trainee - Risk Systems and Data Analytics Review

Item: Trainee - Risk Systems and Data Analytics at abrdn
Rating: 3.7
Author: Anonymous

at abrdn

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: February 2023

Overall Rating

3.7 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5

Work with workflow tools and systems within the company infrastructure
Working with different people to give a good team dynamic
Different types of work every week

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I have enjoyed every minute of the programme so far. I think, given how much the trainees socialise it gives us all a support network to talk things out if need be. I think the opportunity that has been given to myself and the fellow trainees has been brilliant and i think everyone will benefit from it.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

Better people skills
Seeing different ways of tackling tasks
The value of teamwork

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

I think in terms of overall structure, it is good. Some things like more regular catch ups regarding our qualification would be beneficial as this would give even more clarity to what is required work wise.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

The support given from my team has been excellent and the support through any work has been very helpful. I have seen more senior members of staff wanting to engage with the trainees. I think this is a good thing, as it gives us a better insight of how they go about their work and conduct themselves.

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

3/5

I think there could be more meetings to inform us of what work is expected next as we get given work in segments. In training session the support is great but could be better outside the sessions

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

3/5

I fell there are some general aspects i can take away from the training in regards to the workplace. However, i do not think it relates to my work on a day to day basis much

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

3/5

Socials are organised monthly. I have not heard of any physical activities or sports activities yet. There have been 1 or 2 networking events held so far in the 4 months i have been here.