Operational Transition Trainee 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:

    • Invovled deeply as a member of a team within the operations branch. Do the same tasks as the full time employee team members.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes - general workplace soft skills and also speaking skills by leading calls/presentations

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It's a very good environment and everyone is very friendly. Couldn't have been run much better

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised from the start of the hiring process to transitioning to a team

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as i need if required i can reach out to anyone.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Calls every 4-8 weeks roughly and can always email if stuck or need some more help.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It provides some basic soft skills that are transferable to all work place environments so is useful in that sense but not specifically to my role

    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 - there are many teams/groups you can join which meet up regularly

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Really good work environment and good overall benefit package which is key

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

    • Make sure you are prepared for all the video recorded and live interviews as there was a lot in the hiring process

Details

School Leaver Programme

Finance

Edinburgh

May 2022

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