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Graduate and internship FAQs
Your questions answered
Here are some of the questions we’re most frequently asked about Aberdeen’s graduate and internship programmes.
If you can’t find the answer to your question here, we can answer urgent queries emailed to graduate.recruitment@aberdeen-asset.com
- Where can I find out more information about Aberdeen Asset Management?
- I have not been an Intern with Aberdeen. Can I still apply for a Graduate position?
- How long will the recruitment process take?
- What is the interview process?
- Who will be conducting the interviews?
- Will I have to do any tests at the interview?
- When will the interviews take place?
- Will the company reimburse my interview travel expenses?
- Will I receive feedback on my application?
- If I'm offered a position when could I expect to start?
- I’d like to go travelling for a year before I start. Can I apply now then defer my start date?
- Will there be an opportunity to work in one of Aberdeen's overseas locations?
- What type of training will be given?
- What salary and benefits can I expect?
- Will I get a pension?
- When would I be eligible to receive a bonus?
- Will I be assigned a mentor?
Where can I find out more information about the company?
You’ll find more information about who we are and what we do in About Us
I have not been an Intern with Aberdeen. Can I still apply for a Graduate position?
Most of our graduate positions are filled by people who have done an internship with us, which is why we encourage you to apply for one. Any positions that aren’t filled by former interns are advertised in vacancies
How long will the recruitment process take?
Applications for internships open in December, and graduate recruits start in February and October the following year. For more details, see our application process
What is the interview process?
For full details of the interview process, see our application process
Who will be conducting the interviews?
The first interview is with the Proposed Recruitment team and second interviews are with the Proposed Senior Recruitment team. The final interview is carried out by a member of the Executive and the Chief Executive Officer.
Will I have to do any tests at the interview?
You may be asked to complete a personality development profile.
When will the interviews take place?
We aim to hold final interviews in March/April. As we usually receive a high number of applications we ask you to wait until we contact you to confirm whether you’ve been selected for interview.
Will the company reimburse my interview travel expenses?
We’ll reimburse:
- Second class rail fares
- London Underground travel fares
- Bus fares
Will I receive feedback on my application?
We don’t give feedback on initial applications, but if you’re selected for interview we will give you feedback on your performance.
If offered a position, when could I expect to start?
Graduates usually start in February and October. Internships usually run from May to September.
I'd like to go travelling for a year before I start. Can I apply now then defer my start date?
No, you can’t defer your start date, but you’re welcome to re-apply for the next intake.
Will there be an opportunity to work overseas?
Possibly, but this will be based on the needs of the business.
What type of training will be given?
All our graduate recruits are given ongoing training and development. For more details, see Learning and Development
What level of salary and benefits can I expect?
We pay a competitive market salary as part of our attractive reward package. This also includes a discretionary, performance-based bonus and a pension scheme to help you invest for later in life. Find out about the benefits we offer
Will I get a pension?
Yes – we offer competitive pension schemes. In the UK, this is a group personal pension plan (GPP).
When would I be eligible to receive a bonus?
Our discretionary bonus scheme is for permanent staff and pays out in December.
Will I be assigned a mentor?
Yes. All our graduate recruits are assigned a mentor for their first 12 months with us.