Preparing well for interviews is important, but not giving scripted answers or those that you think the interviewer wanted to hear was pivotal to help portray a true reflection of who you are in a short period of time!
Show that you are a team player. I found this to be a big focus in the recruitment process as it lends itself to the inclusive culture at the business."
If you’re serious about a role with us, it’s worth taking the time at this stage to get your CV and application right.
With online tests, the key thing is to practise them first. This will help you to feel comfortable with the format of the questions so that you have the best chance of doing well. There are several practice sites available, such as those offered by Cut-e (Aon) Assessments, and you can ask your careers service for help or search online for some extra practice examples.
When doing the test for real, it is always best to choose a quiet location where you won’t be disturbed.
When it comes to the telephone interview, this is your chance to have a conversation with us and to re-affirm your motivation for applying.
Remind yourself what it is that attracts you to abrdn and how you hope to contribute towards our ambition of being a world class investments company.
Try to vary or give a little more detail around the answers given on your application.
If you're selected for our assessment centre, then be ready to step up a gear again.
This is the final stage in the process, where we get to meet you face to face and you have the chance to really make an impression. Our centres are designed to set you up for success and allow you to demonstrate what you can bring to our organisation.
An assessment centre will typically consist of an Interview, business-related case study and/or group exercise.
The number of people taking part will vary, depending on the number of candidates who've made it through to this stage.
Our partners at i2020 have kindly collated some hints and tips for candidates who are preparing for an interview. If you’re interested in utilising this support, please visit their website.
The advice I would give to applicants would be to really carry out your research on the firm and find the area that interests you the most. This will allow you to come across confident and perform your best, whether it be at phone interview or assessment centre, and ensure that you make the right decision as to where you would like to be."