Spring Week Student Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • The insight was throroughly enjoyable as we were able to network with a wide range of people.

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

    • Our views were listened to and the end of the week challenge allowed us to present our views and feel valued.

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

    • There was a lot of opportunity to ask questions, and recieve guidance throughout. From different people around me

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

    • Widened myperspective of the FCA and I received insight into different career paths.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was very well structured and all our activities smothly led to and contributed to the challenge at the end of the insight.

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

    • Enjoyable throughout. I felt at ease throughout the week and found it easy to speak to and meet other people from different areas. The atmosphere was very friendly.

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

    • Networking and presenting helped confidence and critical thinking skills.

    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?

    • A large amount.I left knowing so much more than before about the work and culture of the FCA and how day to day roles differ and function at all levels.

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

    • A great deal. Being in the firm and work shadowing as well as learning about the current approach helped.

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

    • Learning about different roles gave me an idea of what I feel I would enjoy.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel

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

    • Many opportunities, nearly each day

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

    • Excellent, not only did we have the chance to network with employees but also networks within the company

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

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

    • Absolutely. I left with more knowledge and confidence

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2016

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