Black Futures Programme Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

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Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • Listening to a panel of black women talking about their experiences whilst working in the FCA and within the financial services industry. Different talks about interviews, CVs and cover letters. Able to attend an assessment centre as well and was given feedback on our performance

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

    • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

    • It was very insightful and useful being able to hear from people that already work at the FCA and what their journey has been like so far. I know have a better understanding of the FCA's purpose as a regulator and their values also.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the structure of the insight

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

    • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • Friendly culture all the people that we spoke to were willing to help and gave us credible advice.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

    • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed being part of this programme and getting to understand better how I can improve myself and use resources to my advantage

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 5/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

    • 5/5
  • 7. Would you recommend Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

    • Being genuine and transparent with your motivation and have a real passion for applying at the FCA or the industry in general.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2021

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