Intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Good programme planned.

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

    • This was only an insight programme so we had no "colleagues" per se, but the graduates we talked to were very helpful and friendly.

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

    • Again staff very friendly.

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

    • Talks, networking sessions, shadowing and workshops perfectly scheduled; breaks and lunch time of good length. Also had the evenings free to get to know the other people on the programme / explore London.

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

    • Insight programme so no actual work.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Good introduction to regulation, and good employability tips.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The people we talked to all enjoyed their job.

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

    • Good overall, although shadowing was assigned -- we had no say over which division to see so no guarantee to be put into an area that we were particularly interested in.

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

    • Very good talks by some prominent speakers.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Will probability apply.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All got on very well with each other as we stayed at the same hotel and each had a room mate.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not particularly cheap but meals were reimbursed.

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

    • Only 3 nights so we didn't go out.

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

    • Again 3 days so N/A, but company had a gym.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2012

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