Summer Intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my Internship at the FCA! It was a great experience where I had the opportunity to build my relationships within the organisation as well as with external stakeholders, developing my analytical and soft skills.

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

    • My colleagues were very helpful and supportive, and my work was really valued by them, which is reflected in the feedback I received.

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

    • The support throughout the whole Internship is impressive! We have set good objectives at the start of my Internship and my Line Manager helped me to achieve those.

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

    • It’s a good balance generally: at the beginning I was reading a lot about my projects and the organization and then I was able to apply my knowledge and make a significant contribution to the projects.

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

    • I had a good mix of tasks where I both was leading and helping others.

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

    • It’s a really useful experience where I improved my soft skills, learned how the world of work functions, developed my technical skills. Thus, I will definitely apply what I’ve learned in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly but productive at the same time- a perfect balance!

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

    • Overall the organisation of the Internship was impressive, though induction days at the beginning could be better structured as it was a bit confusing to have a day of corporate induction then a day with the team and then a day of HR induction again.

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

    • As I’va already mentioned the effort here is impressive, many thanks for all the support!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work at the FCA positively contributing to the organisation! There are many diverse opportunities for future work here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great environment and good colleagues, everyone was really talented and hard working!

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

    • Good area in london compared to other areas, good balance.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I have not experienced the night life there yet.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, plenty of opportunities including social clubs, treasure hunts, team lunches etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2019

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