Intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • The work place is very chilled out- does not have the same culture that the industry has. Socially very good as well- high conversion rate means less competitiveness

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

    • Colleagues give u genuine work and answer whatever questions you have- really do learn a lot

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

    • Manger was very good- Regular meetings to catch up on my progress

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It fluctuates between being very busy and not having much to do- best thing to do is tell someone when you have nothing to do

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

    • I completed genuine work which genuinely contributed to the ongoing projects of my team

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

    • You get a genuinely industry-wide experience of the financial service industry, one which will help in future applications

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very chilled out atmosphere in the office- no pressure and can take breaks freely (look up the FCA's flexible working initiatives)

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

    • Good- had lunch and learns and social events organised, but do recommend being social with the other interns and being proactive and organising thigns

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

    • You do not get much formal training but can ask whenever you feel like you do not know something

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would recommend anyone to do an internship or the grad scheme- its an amazing place to work with an amazing culture

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes- but one has to be proactive about it and organise things from the begininning

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

    • London is expensive in general but if you are mindful you can do things for cheap

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As interns we went out almost every Friday- often went to places in Shoreditch

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

    • FCA have sports and social clubs which interns are free to get involved in

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2019

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