Insight Review at Financial Services Authority (FSA)

The Role

Role Description

Insight day involving the following: Speed networking with graduates, case study. networking lunch with graduates, selection skills session, panel discussion, summary and close, networking drinks

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Brilliant day, [this section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was a really engaging host and we had full day of interesting activities. Would recommend to anyone at all interested in finance - I had no intention of applying for the FSA before, and now will definitely do so!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

[this section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] and the graduate recruitment team were friendly and approachable. Informal questions were answered well.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Talking to current graduates was a massive plus point. I took many of the points they recommended on board.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was a packed day! From the start at 9:45AM until close around 5, we always had something to do.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

As it was only an Insight day, there wasn't really much responsibility we could have been placed under.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

[this section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] did a great run-through of common application mistakes and improvements to make at the application stage and when being interviewed/in an assessment centre.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Upbeat and interesting, with a hint of mystery as 90% of the building was off-limits for the general public!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really well organised day, even though we ran late in most activities, we had the opportunity to get more feedback on troubling parts/application mistakes.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As it was only an insight day, we couldn't really receive any formal training. The advice from [this section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], the current graduates on the scheme, and other management was priceless, however.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this insight

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Good pay relative to other financial institutions, good benefits, nice culture, amazing work/life balance.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All the insight day students I met really enjoyed the event.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Central London/City area, so I suppose it is always going to be high.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I assume it's pretty good!

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

N/A - Insight day

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?

It was a brilliant experience - I'd definitely recommend it!

Review 70/92 for Financial Services Authority (FSA)

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