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Overview
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Education
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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
Sahar Jan