Trainee Review
at abrdn
School Leaver Programme
Business Operations
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
3.4/5
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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
I assist with the running of the internal controls report project, I assist with the running of the intragroup outsourcing framework and assist with the maintenance of the Conflicts of Interest register
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
there are very few things that I don't enjoy about the program.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I've developed my excel skills as well as my organisational skills when it comes to carrying out a project.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
the programme feels very well structured, the check ins with elite are always useful and the soft skills learning has been beneficial
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
it does feel as though if you want/need something that you need to get it yourself, but this is not necessarily a bad thing
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
we are given a very good level of support, I've never needed to have extra sessions but they have always been offered to us.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
the learning for the excel exam has definitely helped me, but the main qualification isn't very relevant to my day to day work
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
I am part of the early careers/young professional network
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its a very exciting company to work for and the ability to interact with incredibly successful people is very valuable.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?
make suer you're well prepared for the interview as there are many people who apply for it
