Trainee in Real Estate Operations ex UK Review
at abrdn
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
4/5
Fund accounting and completing tasks for private funds, such as invoice payments and invoice logs
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
it is very enjoyable to learn new skills and be in an organisation were I can network with people and learn of others.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Invoice payments and logs. excel skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it is fairly well structure, it was abit slow at the start to give me tasks to do as people were busy but now its getting busier and I'm starting to do tasks on a daily basis.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
As much as i ask for and when i ask they all give me 100% attention and answers any questions i have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
i can easily ask for any questiuons by emailing my provider and they will get back to m on any questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
it helps as its an IT system qualification and I'm working with it all the time in my role so it helps to understand it better.
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 to get involved in such as mind matters and next gen. this helps with networking and helping others.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Massive organisation with lots of options and everyone is very helpful and open to network to learn.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?
Be confident in your ability and prepare for all interviews/group activity.
