Finance Intern Review
by abrdn
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at abrdn
- 7. Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to abrdn
Overview
My day to day role involves preparing and carrying out month end processes, contributing to the half year reporting period, as well as talking to individuals to widen my knowledge of the company.
Skills
Throughout my internship I have developed and strengthened my communication skills through the many opportunities to meet new people and network. I have also strengthened my excel skills and furthermore my digital skills through the use of new systems.
Responsibilities
I have been given a good level of responsibility during my internship as I have contributed to the half year reporting accounts period through being assigned notes to complete.
Support & Guidance
I have received great support and help throughout the entirety of my internship. Even before starting my internship, the company provided great guidance throughout the application period and this support has carried on throughout employment.
Culture
From day one, a welcoming environment has been present and lots of support is readily available. This has made it very easy to settle in within the company.
Your Impressions
I have greatly enjoyed my internship and know that this enjoyment will continue throughout the entire time. My colleagues have been very welcoming and supportive from day one!
Yes
The main advice I would give to others applying to abrdn is to just be yourself throughout the application process and stay positive.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Accounting
Scotland
July 2024
