Summer Intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The internship provided me with engaging and important work, and i felt included in the processes of the team. I was given the chance to make a real impact and was trusted with vital work within my department.

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

    • My colleagues were very welcoming, and trusted me with interesting work including external firm visits and business model analysis.

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

    • My line manager was very supportive, and met with me regularly to check my progress. He was clear on what he expected of me and honest on my development points.

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

    • I constantly had important work to do, and felt involved and integral to my team. I was regularly involved in exciting and vital work and in depth projects.

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

    • I was given work vital to the departments effective functioning, and had contact with big external firms.

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

    • I have developed my analytical skills greatly, and feel more comfortable extracting important data from large amounts of information. It has given me important insights into the culture of the workplace.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming. People remained calm even in stressful situations, and this set the tone for effective and consistent work.

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

    • The internship had valuable insights into various different parts of the FCA scheduled in for us. The only improvement point for me was that our laptops could have been set up in time for our arrival so we could get started earlier.

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

    • The FCA invested a lot of time in making sure I knew the ins and outs of daily life in the workplace. I have learnt so much about the world of finance, and I will take these skills forward in the future.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I would love to come back for more work at the FCA. It has been a really great place to grow and learn, and I hope to continue this development in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I made some really great friends on the internship, and it was a really good experience working with them. I hope to see them in the future!

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

    • London is expensive, and the commute cost me over £10 a day. The cost of living was pretty high.

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

    • The nightlife was really good- the surrounding area had a lot of great bars to go to after work.

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

    • Yes, there are lots of networks and volunteering opportunities at the FCA.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

London

August 2019

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