Spring week intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.2
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the Visible Women Spring Week at the FCA, I felt that I was really able to learn more about what the organisation does that I wasn't aware of prior to the spring week. There were several opportunities to network with existing employees and the week was very engaging overall.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt very welcomed by all the members of staff I met at the FCA right from the receptionist all the way to the COO. Refreshments were provided at the beginning of each day and lunch was taken care of for the week.

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

    • All the employees were easy to talk to about any questions and concerns we had about tasks we had been assigned such as preparing for a group presentation in front of senior representatives

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed team work, presentation and communication skills through having to present a presentation on what the FCA can do to get closer to the consumers it represents which will be of significant use for group projects throughout my degree as well as public speaking.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The spring week was very structured with a mixture of talks and practical activities to do throughout the week.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very open and honest

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • 4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses were reimbursed and lunch was provided for

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

    • There were scheduled networking sessions and also informal sessions during lunch time to network with recent graduates and other employees.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Customer Service

East Midlands

April 2016

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