Summer Intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

Rating

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

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had a lot of support from my line manager and team. The Early Careers team provided us with ample opportunity to mix and get to know with other interns (this was especially important as the internship was remote due to Covid 19)

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I always felt valued and that the work I had been given was worthwhile and contributed to the work of the team.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the virtual experience?

    • My line manager and team members were very supportive.

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

    • I was challenged a lot and developed my skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the virtual experience?

    • The Early Careers team structured it well.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your virtual experience?

    • Very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • We received training every week - the company invested a lot in our personal development.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the virtual experience help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I got invaluable insight into the work of the FCA. My line manager organised chats with people from different departments in the firm. I was also assigned a 'Graduate Buddy' who explained what the graduate scheme was like.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the virtual experience help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We had 'lunch and learns' where we learned more about the company and the culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Invaluable - I am hoping to get a place on the FCA Graduate scheme

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

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

    • My line manager organised chats with people from different departments in the firm. I was also assigned a 'Graduate Buddy' who explained what the graduate scheme was like. The Early Careers team organised opportunity to meet other interns.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • It was difficult to do this remotely.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this virtual experience to a friend?

    • Absolutely

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2020

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