FSA Spring Insight Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and it was worthwhile.

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

    • The people are all so friendly and always willing to help you.

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

    • The organising team did really well in structuring the days and you could approach them if you needed something.

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

    • There were always things to do with breaks.

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

    • Some responsibility, the work shadowing was the best part.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I've gained a lot of analytical skills and teamwork which I can use.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very friendly but remained very corporate.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • All the timings were set so you knew what you were going to do. They had all the materials and equipment for everyone as well.

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

    • I hope to work with the FSA in the future and I hope they like me enough too!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing because the firm is transitioning into a different structure in exciting times.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everybody is so friendly and making friends with everyone happens instantly so by the end of it you're a close knit group and you know everyone, I hope to keep in touch with everyone.

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

    • It's London, so it was quite expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The club we went to was the Walkabout and I didn't like it.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I think there's a few but you need to be proactive and keep looking.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2012

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