Presentation Specialist Review

by abrdn

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Making Presentation for internal and external clients, we cover all department from real estate presentation fund management Presentation for EMEA

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed my organisation skills Time management skills Team working Skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I Love my programme, i feel like i have developed so much within these past few months, even thought i don't get to have the full experience because i stated my traineeship during the pandemic, they have really made it a effort for me to really get the full experience.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very, from day 1 we all get timetable for the start of the programme, so you know where you are going, who you are going to meet and still till these day they continue the same structure.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

from the first day you are allocated with a buddy, so for me personally that has been helpful, but i also have my team, my line manger and also my trainee cohort, so i feel very supported.

10/10

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

so with my qualification u get a lot of support my manger commanded me time in which i should do my qualification and also open a way for me to let her know if the work is getting to much that i cant focus on my qualification and that has been extremely helpfull

10/10

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

My qualification, in summary has been about introducing me to the world of finance and Investment, so this help me understand a lot of the jargon that is said during meeting or presentation.

10/10

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

Yes, because we are in lock down their are mostly held on zoom or Microsoft but they are a lot of extra curricular activities that is being done mostly every week, its a brilliant way to network as well

10/10

9a. Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

from the begin they had away been fair and welcoming even when i was doing the application process and this is truly reflected in their culture, it an amazing place to work and also trainee especially after leaving school, brilliant place to develop.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?

1. be yourself !! 2. Know about the company 3. Take each step in