Insight Programme for First Year Students Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really loved my week on the Insight programme, definitely worth doing.

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

    • I did by the people working for the FSA but not so much by the other interns.

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

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

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

    • Would have been nice to do more on the work shadowing.

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

    • Has given me a definite career path.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Some of the sessions were fun, some were not as interactive.

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

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

    • I was very impressed with how many people came to speak to us and were willing to give their time and listen to our questions, even though they may have had a lot of other things to do.

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

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

    • Would now love to work for the FSA.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • But this was covered by the FSA which was very nice.

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

    • Hotel was in a lovely area of London, but didn't really experience the 'nightlife' as such.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2012

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