Graduate Spotlight: Two Months in with Priyankshi Chaudhary, Trainee Fund Accountant
Two months in: settling into life as a Trainee Fund Accountant
Starting your first role after university is a big step: new routines, new challenges and plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and progress.
We caught up with Priyankshi Chaudhary from our 2025 graduate cohort to hear how she has found the first couple of months in her role. Priyankshi reflects on the transition from university to working life, what excites her about the next stage of her career and one piece of interview advice she would give to future applicants.
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Priyankshi Chaudhary
Trainee Fund Accountant
How has the move from university to working life been?
The shift has been easier than I expected. Moving from a flexible timetable to a structured 9 to 5 took some adjustment, especially keeping my energy consistent through the day. What helped was realising the workday naturally breaks into manageable pieces, with clear priorities and regular check-ins. Once I found a routine, the transition felt smooth and motivating.
What excites you most about the next phase of your career here?
Building my network. I am meeting colleagues across teams, learning from senior leaders and beginning to gain client exposure. Each interaction builds confidence and context. Langham Hall creates many opportunities to learn on the job, ask questions and take on responsibility early, which makes the path ahead feel open and exciting.
What is one thing you wish you had known when you were applying or interviewing?
Be yourself. You are assessing the firm as much as the firm is assessing you. Prepare your questions and ask about the culture, the team and how people learn and progress. You will spend a lot of time here, so it should be a place where you can grow. And enjoy the process. Curiosity and authenticity come across well in any interview.
