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Trainee Review

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Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
3.6/5 - 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
Day-to-day I run regular reports, create funds and answer queries that come into the mailbox.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I love my program, I feel very well supported and don't feel any pressure from my colleagues as they know I am new and each day learning how to navigate this job.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Since starting this Apprenticeship my confidence has grown massively from being in the office and having to meet and work with new people. My problem solving skills have come far as well as my communication skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I would say my program is well structured. I feel very supported by my team/manager.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I feel very supported.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that lots of the work I have to do towards my qualification ties in very well with the work I do day-to-day.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There is lots of social events to get involved in, and there is lots of activities run in the office usually in the lunch hour.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have felt incredibly supported since joining abrdn and have been given lots of opportunities for personal development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?
It can be overwhelming if you have never done something like this but after but after my first day I felt completely comfortable and welcomed at abrdn.
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