Rating

7.5/10

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

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

8/10

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

Yes, I've developed my excel skills as well as my organisational skills when it comes to carrying out a project.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

there are very few things that I don't enjoy about the program.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the programme feels very well structured, the check ins with elite are always useful and the soft skills learning has been beneficial

8/10

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

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

7/10

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

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.

8/10

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

the learning for the excel exam has definitely helped me, but the main qualification isn't very relevant to my day to day work

5/10

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.)

I am part of the early careers/young professional network

8/10

9a. Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

its a very exciting company to work for and the ability to interact with incredibly successful people is very valuable.

10. 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