Make a Career Out of Better Decisions

Aditya

Why did you join Aon’s graduate programme?

The way Aon has made an impact in the financial services domain using innovative technologies was one of the major reasons why I applied to Aon (and also because it was the title sponsor of my favourite football club!). My outlook toward joining this graduate programme was to get exposure to the multiple sectors of a business, develop greater knowledge of the industry and gain a wider skill set. Moreover, given my master’s degree in computing, this job role closely aligned with what I was looking for. As a recent graduate, I believe Aon did an excellent job of integrating early talents into their work culture through this graduate programme.

What did you enjoy most about the Aon graduate programme?

From day one of the graduate programme, I felt like I was a part of something bigger. Each training phase was meticulously planned, with exposure to work on a graduate project. This made me competent with the skills required to excel in this role. During my time on this programme, I’ve been introduced to people with varied experiences, and it has helped in building up my confidence.

It is the connections I have built through this program, both with trainers and fellow Aon colleagues, that have made it such a memorable experience and motivated me to achieve success. Moreover, I have multiple opportunities to learn in a collaborative, innovative and challenging environment, which has eventually advanced me into solving greater business problems and brought me closer to my desired career path. It has been an amazing journey so far, learning a lot in a fast-paced environment.

How you would describe the culture at Aon?

The culture at Aon is closely tied to the organization's mission. We work in a fast-paced, flexible and creative environment. The people I met here are personable; they don't take themselves too seriously, take responsibility for their mistakes or oversights and give others credit for a job well done or a helping hand. Being a part of this supportive and empowered culture, I am able to maintain a healthy work-life balance as well.

What’s next for you?

I am currently working with the Enterprise Portfolio Management team as a portfolio data analyst, which is a part of the Office of the CEO team and includes programme managers, scrum masters and portfolio analysts. As a team, we are responsible for the design and implementation of portfolio, programme and project delivery structures across the Aon Centre for Innovation and Analytics (ACIA).

I know this offers me a good career path and I'd like to gain more independence in developing, structuring and optimizing my knowledge in data analysis. Alongside growing my skills from a technical standpoint, I'd like to have a chance to learn more about leadership and management skills in the future.

Nakuul

Why did you join Aon’s graduate programme?

I desired a career where I could use my previous technical experience as a web developer and learn the skills related to data analytics. I wanted to join Aon because of their great employee-friendly policies, support throughout the application process and the inclusive, welcoming nature of the company. Everyone I have worked with in the team are so helpful and understanding. Aon gave me the opportunity to explore different branches of data analytics and enhance my skill set. When I was offered a graduate position, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to start my journey in data analytics with Aon.

What did you enjoy most about the Aon graduate programme?

The most exciting and amazing part of the graduate programme was working and training sessions with people from various parts of business. It was such a pleasure to be able to interact with a group of such talented people and learn from them. Everyone on the team is very friendly and happy to help answer any questions or offer any support. Being part of such a large programme has allowed me to build friendships with graduates from other parts of the business.

How would you describe the culture at Aon?

Everyone I have worked with or met at Aon within the Data Assurance and Acquisition team and graduate programme has been kind and supportive. My experience of the culture at Aon has been that it is centred around a collaborative and uplifting workplace. There are lots of opportunities to get involved, gain knowledge and develop new skills. The initiatives related to physical and mental health and inclusivity in the workplace make Aon stand out from the crowd.

What’s next for you?

I am currently working toward increasing my domain knowledge of the insurance industry and enhancing my data storytelling skills. I am interested in gaining technical knowledge related to data engineering as well, to help my team and contribute to Aon in every way possible. I am also looking forward to engaging more with the Aon networks and learning more about the work that they are doing.

Neil

Why did you join Aon’s graduate programme?

After leaving university, I was motivated to find an organisation to work for where there was a genuine emphasis placed on my learning and development. As a member of the Life Sciences Practice Group in Aon, I have been able to meet and network with people across the globe and be fully immersed in projects for some large global corporations. More importantly to me, I have found it amazingly easy to create relationships with colleagues across the entire Aon network. The encouragement to venture outside of your own environment and develop your knowledge and learning is extremely refreshing. I believe that these experiences and learning opportunities are extremely hard to come by in a graduate role.

What did you enjoy most about the Aon graduate programme?

Without a doubt, the most enjoyable part of the Aon graduate programme has been all the people I have met, both in person and virtually. As someone who was completely new to the industry, I faced a steep learning curve in getting up to speed. There is a genuine feeling that colleagues of all levels want to help and guide you as a graduate into becoming the best person and professional you can be. I must also add that I thoroughly enjoyed the trips to London and networking with all the graduates from all parts of the business across the United Kingdom. The Early Careers Team put on some magnificent events!

How would you describe the culture at Aon?

Everyone in Aon has been very friendly and eager to help. It is an incredibly open, collaborative and positive workplace. There are lots of opportunities to get involved and learn more across all business solution lines, which is great for any graduate joining the company who wishes to get a well-rounded foundation to start their career.

What’s next for you?

I look forward to continuing to develop my skills, take on greater responsibilities and help build and achieve further success within my team. I am hoping to spend some time in various locations across the globe working with an Aon team to experience new cultures and build on my learnings so far. I also look forward to linking in with future graduates to help give them the best experience possible.

Prachi

Why did you join Aon’s graduate programme?

After completing my master's degree in data analytics, I was looking for a place where I could learn and apply the skills I have learnt. For me, Aon’s graduate programme was the perfect destination with their ACIA department, which was especially opened for data analytics in 2009 and within a few years, had developed new solutions and applications to real client problems.

There was a range of opportunities in the ACIA team, ranging from data analytics to data engineers, data scientists and many more. They use the latest technologies, which excited me as this is an opportunity to learn and develop a wide range of skills.

What did you enjoy most about the Aon graduate programme?

During the Aon graduate programme, we connected with graduates from various other departments and locations. I gained knowledge about other streams and parts of business as well. Also, I realised how crucial everyone’s role is and what impact I, as an individual, make on the company. The best thing I enjoy the most is my work; every day I am learning something new and interesting and have been improving my technical skills.

How you would describe the culture at Aon?

I would say people here are very approachable, friendly and have mutual respect. Team members are supportive and easy to get along with, so, without hesitation, you can reach out to them and they are always happy to help. Also, the work here is properly organized and planned, which provides a great work-life balance.

What’s next for you?

I am looking forward to taking more responsibilities and improving my skills as a data engineer. Gaining more experience in my domain and getting involved in new projects within ACIA, along with completing necessary trainings to improve.

Sanjana

Why did you join Aon’s graduate programme?

When I was pursuing my master's in data science, I was looking for a role where I would be best associated with data as a data scientist and contribute to society. As I started searching for such a role, I came across the Aon Centre for Innovation and Analytics, or ACIA, graduate role. Aon is a leading global professional services firm that makes use of cutting-edge technologies to enable clients to make better decisions across risk, retirement and health. ACIA is a unique part of Aon which deals exclusively with the vast amount of data available at Aon to drive innovation across the firm. Aon and ACIA not only value their clients and employees but also the community; Aon works to make the world a better place in every way possible. I had to look no further. I knew this was the best place to work.

What did you enjoy most about the Aon graduate programme?

I enjoyed everything about the Aon graduate programme. The Aon graduate programme exposed me to diverse activities. The people in Aon are the best I have worked with. They are extremely friendly and helpful in every way possible. As part of the programme, graduates from all over the globe had to team up and compete in a friendly manner to create a mini project. This showed me how working with Aon colleagues from different regions would be. Aon made sure the graduates communicated with each other and built their network. Every day, there was something interesting going on and there was something that I kept learning.

How you would describe the culture at Aon?

The work culture at Aon is very friendly, challenging and supportive. All the colleagues are friendly, and it is possible to reach out to anyone, irrespective of their position. The work is challenging, therefore there is more room for growth. The management is very understanding and supportive, making sure the employees are at their best by providing the best possible guidance.

What’s next for you?

I recently transitioned from my graduate role to a data scientist role. Over the years, I look forward to being a part of myriad projects, developing new skills and understanding the business to perform better in my role and slowly work my way up the ladder.

Shane

Why did you join Aon’s graduate programme?

I applied for this programme as I wanted to learn from the one of the market leaders in professional services and I was also excited about working with the diverse group of clients in which Aon work with. With this programme, Aon also really stood out with the supports in place to continue my career development through professional exams.

What did you enjoy most about the Aon graduate programme?

I really enjoyed the training where I met graduates from different offices and streams. Everyone was friendly, and I enjoyed the opportunity to find out about different business areas within Aon. The training covered key skills such as presenting, teamwork and an introduction to Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes while also illustrating how the Investment Consultant can achieve the best outcomes for the client.

How you would describe the culture at Aon?

Everyone that I have met at Aon, within the Retirement and Investment team and graduate programme has been very kind and supportive. My experience of the culture at Aon has been that is centred around a collaborative and uplifting workplace. There are lots of opportunities to get involved, gain knowledge and develop new skills.

What’s next for you?

I am currently preparing for my upcoming exams to become a Chartered Financial Analyst. Also, I am excited about continuing to learn from my peers within the Investment team in Ireland who have vast experience and knowledge.