Secretariat Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • it was very educational

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • people were friendly and helpful

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • management gave sufficient help so that i got a lot out of the placement and they got some good work from me.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • it varied. sometimes i was very busy, sometimes i did not have enough to do. but that was mostly do to the reactive nature of the work of the department i was in.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • i was given responsibility for my own work, but did not have free reign. given that i was there to learn i feel that that was appropriate.

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

    • it built on my knowledge, and i felt that what i learnt was useful, but it was not always relevant to my course of study.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • it was fun at times because the people were nice, but when there was work t get done peple were serious and professional

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • once in the office it was quite organised, but the HR department could have done to inform me about the type of work i would be doing. this would have allowed me to prepare for the placement better, which would have helped me to become more productive sooner.

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

    • they did provide training courses and i could elect to do further training to get a full understanding of the area i was in. but due to the relatively short placement i was doing, the actual quantity of training wasn't comprehensive.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • i would highly recommend working for the fsa to a friend.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes. interns and graduates would frequently socialise in the evening, especially on Friday evening

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary Wharf is quite expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • While Canary Wharf does have several bars, they are all larger chains, which don't have the best atmosphere or character.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • there are sports and social clubs. everything from rowing to video games.

    4/5
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Business Operations, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking, Economics, Financial Management, Insurance & Risk Management

London

November 2011

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