Internship Review at Financial Services Authority (FSA)

The Role

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The department I worked in did very interesting work and my colleagues were very helpful and informative. My experience could have been improved if I had been given more challenging work from the start of the internship.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My colleagues made efforts to invite me to every meeting they were involved in. I was involved in some important work.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My team and managers always answered my questions to the best of their ability.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was left to organise my work schedule to fit in all of my tasks. I sometimes had to stay late to get things done however this was representative of what a graduate would be expected to do.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

I wasn't given that much responsibility until the second half of my internship.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Learning about working in a professional environment will benefit me in any future career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The team was very friendly and we often went out for meals with the team.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The internship was well structured. We were given a suitable amount of presentations about the FSA from senior members of the FSA. I was also given access to a buddy who was very helpful. I could have done with more responsibility from the start of the internship.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I went on presentation skills and Excel training sessions.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Subsidised Canteen

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have been offered a graduate job with them. However the FSA will be restructured and therefore the exact details of my graduate details are yet to be decided.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I often went for drinks and social events with my fellow interns.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

London is a very expensive city however I live there and therefore didn't have to pay for accommodation.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

London is a very vibrant city with lots of bars and clubs. However a lot of them are quite expensive.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I got involved with the FSA football team and played for the intern football team on a number of occassions.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would recommend the FSA to anyone.

Review 74/92 for Financial Services Authority (FSA)

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