Intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a great insight into the FSA and i gained further knowledge about the FSA and what it actually does.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The people on the FSA Insight Programme were really friendly and being put up in a hotel meant that we got lots of time to get to know each other.

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

    • We weren't given any positions of responsibility, we only did work shadowing.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • We weren't very busy and there was always a break every 15/30 mins. It was a really laid back experience.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We weren't given any responsibility, one of my main criticisms.

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

    • The things i learnt will help me in further applications for internships but not really my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • In the room we were in it was quite small but when we did work shadowing we got to see the lively offices.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The event was really well organised and we got talks from really important people which was good.

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

    • They gave us the resources in the form of speeches which is invaluable as their experience is second to none.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future prospects are really encouraging, we have been fast tracked in the internship route.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene because we all were in the same hotel.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was London so it was expensive but they subsidised our travel and dinner.

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

    • The nightlife was good because it was London

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

    • In the evening we could go out and do whatever we wanted.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2012

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