Spring Insight Week Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thought the insight week was very enjoyable. The week was with about 25 other students which meant there were enough new people to meet and get to know without it being overwhelming. The activities were different each day and it was interesting to learn about the FCA from those who have worked there for many years and from those who have joined through the graduate scheme.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • No patronising/talking down to us despite only being first years. Everyone at the FCA were lovely.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Opportunity to network, talk to graduates and the team that organised the week were incredibly helpful.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The opportunity to work with a variety of different people with different skills and knowledge developed important communication and team working skills. Also became more confident in presenting.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Each day was well planned out with drinks at the end of the week to draw the insight to a close and celebrate. Different activities each day and various opportunities to talk with current graduates.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Enjoyable and productive.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Told us about the opportunities for summer interns and graduates.

    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?
  • Different talks and speaking to current employees helped provide a full understanding of what it would be like to work for the FCA.

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Would love to work for the FCA/regulatory business in the future.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Hotel accommodation and travel expenses reimbursed.


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

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Lots of networking opportunities. Social event at the end of the week and staying in the hotel meant I was able to hang out with the other students also there.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • volunteering, further development of skills, etc.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Economics

London

May 2017


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