© Aviva plc Being A Chartered Accountant at Aviva Denise Wright 3 February 2011

My credentials Aviva UKGI Finance Graduate Recruitment Scheme is in its 7 th year of operation We currently take on 6 graduates each year Every graduate offered a place on our scheme has accepted it No graduate has ever voluntarily left our scheme Two of our graduates have been prize winners

Outline The Aviva UKGI Finance Graduate Recruitment Scheme The Aviva graduate recruitment process Hints and tips from “the other side”

The Aviva UKGI Finance Graduate Recruitment Scheme – an overview 3 year scheme 3 different placements Buddying, counselling & mentoring all available ICAS qualification Future leaders of the business 6 positions available this year

Placement profile 2011/122012/132013/142014/15 Sept ICAS Test of Competence (TC) Placement 2 ICAS Test of Professional Excellence (TPE) Permanent role Oct Nov Placement 1 Placement 3 Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun ICAS Test of Professional Skills (TPS) Jul Aug

UKGI Finance – what do we do? Commercial Finance Treasury Tax Operational Effectiveness Financial Accounting Planning & Reporting Business Partners Financial Control TaxReinsurance Technical

Industry vs Practice Intensive studying periods, then work placements vs ongoing exams Extensive study leave, with accommodation provided Exceptional coaching / mentoring support Varied experience in FTSE 100 company Competitive starting salary Competitive bonus, share awards and pension

Aviva UKGI Finance Graduate Recruitment Scheme We have vacancies Assessment centres 23 February 2011, 8 March 2011 For further information contact Denise Wright David Murie Apply now and you could have an offer within a month!

The Aviva Graduate Recruitment Process Application Form Where do you see yourself in 5 years time Why Aviva / why accountancy Killer questions 300 UCAS points 3 year + visa 2:1 degree in any degree discipline Telephone interview On line testing Numerical and verbal (high benchmark for numerical reasoning) Assessment Centre

The assessment centre What sets us apart Staffed by senior finance staff Evening meal Lots of time with existing and ex-graduates What do we do Interview Validate testing! Group exercise Individual exercise(s) 1:1 debrief Remember we want you as much as you want us! It is a two-way process.

Hints and Tips “from the other side” The fundamentals Maintain eye contact Look interested / be interesting Interact with others Ask questions Be energetic / do not fade into the background Use positive language Listen actively Look smart Have confidence in yourself – you are there for a reason

Hints and Tips “from the other side” Giving examples Be specific Be clear what your personal involvement was Use work examples if you can (else use sporting or hobbies) Don’t end your example with a pull back Don’t attempt to fill a natural silence Be prepared – think about your biggest achievements / learnings in advance Don’t make examples up – the assessor will be able to tell

Hints and Tips “from the other side” Completing exercises Consider what your prospective employers are looking for: ability to build rapport; time keeping; team impact / team player; decision making; clear communication; persuasiveness; bigger picture.

Hints and Tips “from the other side” Be prepared Make sure you know something about the company you are visiting and the training scheme you are applying for Plan answers to likely questions in advance Consider your career not just the job on offer Use wiki –jobs – often assessment centre materials have been leaked by previous candidates Practice group exercises Contact previous applicants e.g. Facebook

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© Aviva plc Enjoy the recruitment process Be yourself Remember they want you as much as you want them!