FSA Spring Insight Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was fantastic, great learning curve!

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

    • As it was an insight there was not much we could do to get involved in real life work, however, we felt very valued by the FSA team for wanting to work there.

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

    • The FSA workers gave unrivaled support, giving tips to us on how to make sure we get an internship! They were amazing people.

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

    • Very busy schedule of case studies, presentations and and networking.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The opportunity to work shadow was excellent but as it was a 3 day event, there was not really any way to be given actual responsibility. However, being able to present to senior management was excellent and a way to show the FSA gave us responsibly.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • There was a presentation dedicated to developing employability skills!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The fun really never stopped. Great ambiance where FSA graduates were so committed to helping us!

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

    • Great organisation, everything ran on time and as smoothly.

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

    • Great deal of investment, senior management gave up their valuable time to speak to us.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good, as when they decide to divide to the FCA and PRA there will be many new jobs for talented students, like me.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was told by interns that they socialise after work and go running at lunch.

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

    • Very expencive but the FSA paid for an excellent hotel. I shared a room with someone, who is now one of my best friends.

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

    • Brilliant. London has a vibrant restaurant communist and nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Endless opportunities, After the working day had finished we could do as we pleased and get involved in activities outside work.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2012

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