Sahar Jan
Bedford
Summary
Dependable and efficiency-oriented professional with a strong foundation in IT and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities, consistently delivering positive energy and influence in team environments. Known for fast learning, adaptability, and a keen sense of observational awareness, ensuring tasks are prioritised effectively to meet organisational goals. Committed to responsibility and consistency, aiming to leverage skills in a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Customer assistant
Poundland
Bedford, Bedford
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated till and handled transactions
- Restocked shelves, supported team members, assisted customers on shop floor and answered questions about products
- Followed health and safety store policies while working
- Helped around 50 customers per day
Investment Banker
JP Morgan
Virtual
11.2024 - 12.2024
- This was an online job simulation by JP Morgan. Identified an ideal M&A target for a client based on an assessment of their strategic and financial criteria. Created a 2-pager for the client containing a company profile and summary of the auction process.
- The job simulation enabled me to become more familiar with advanced Excel and PowerPoint and to develop my passion for supporting clients through large, complex transactions. Learned skills such as company analysis and client communication.
- Certificate: https://tinyurl.com/2k7da6em
Lifeskills (virtual experience)
Barclays
11.2024 - 11.2024
- This activity gave me an insight to working at Barclays and the many paths they offer.
- In this activity I had to come up with an innovation to make a banking product/service to make it more accessible for people with different abilities.
- This activity also helped me achieve a growth mindset and I learnt how to identify my own skills
Insight to UBS - Banking & Finance Event
UBS
11.2024 - 11.2024
- I attended this virtual event to get an insight to careers within UBS - banking and finance.
- I learnt from different apprentices on the work culture within UBS and it opened my eyes to different opportunities, it deepened my interest within the industry
- My certificate for proof: https://certificates.young-professionals.uk/c/5445fedeb9ec47489a16141bba31d9c8
Insight to KPMG
KPMG
12.2024 - 12.2024
- In this webinar I learnt about the core values of KPMG.
- I received interview tips and I learnt the requirements for different apprenticeships.
- This gave me a good insight and KPMG is now one of my options for my future employer.
- Certificate: https://certificates.young-professionals.uk/c/76de72c2d37e4da7b1a2d3786117292c
Education
GCSEs - GCSE
Biddenham International School
Bedford 09.2020 - 06.2025
Skills
- Fast learner and adapter
- Professional communicater
- IT and technical knowledge
- Positive energy and influence
- Proactive problem solving
- Responsibility
- Consistency
- Observational awareness
- Efficiency-oriented
- Task prioritisation
Certification
Additional certificates down below for virtual work experiences I have attended.
https://certificates.young-professionals.uk/c/ae4bcffadc004a2dad154e3c9ef8ffa2
https://certificates.young-professionals.uk/c/5095092d3f474489bf39a800995242e3
https://certificates.young-professionals.uk/c/0ca8f37c554e4fab8b99b6ae85b35066
https://certificates.young-professionals.uk/c/af8cd880a16040888ebbffcd379f3f09
References
Alan Brown
alan.brown@mybiddenham.com
Mr Edward Evans
ed.evans@mybiddenham.com
Dan Miller
info@young-professionals.uk
Timeline
Insight to KPMG
KPMG
12.2024 - 12.2024
Customer assistant
Poundland
11.2024 - 02.2025
Investment Banker
JP Morgan
11.2024 - 12.2024
Lifeskills (virtual experience)
Barclays
11.2024 - 11.2024
Insight to UBS - Banking & Finance Event
UBS
11.2024 - 11.2024
GCSEs - GCSE
Biddenham International School
09.2020 - 06.2025