insight day Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The insight day was very informative and gave me a good idea of the role I should apply for and the work of the organization.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt fairly valued, in that they brought in some fairly senior speakers and gave some helpful advice.

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Gave thorough information about the application process.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I am no longer doing a degree so it is difficult to tell.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight day was very structured and there was no unnecessary waiting around.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very Positive

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very well, they invited one of their corporate trainers to give a workshop.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I previously knew very little about the firm, however, I know have a strong understanding.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I learnt that the organization was very disability friendly after listening to a talk from a senior staff member who had a disability.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It made me fully aware of what role I should apply for in the organization.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Only a day so not required.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, there was a networking lunch.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very good, interesting to hear from recent graduates. This was crucial since the organization has been completely reorganized in recent years it was good to hear from those who came in after the changes.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Not much.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, I have recommended my friend to apply.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2015

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