Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The 10-week placement passed by very quickly and I enjoyed almost all of the work I was given to do.

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming and I felt like part of the team from the start. I was never treated like someone below them either.

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

    • Weekly one-to-ones and the 'buddy' programme meant there was always someone looking out for me and advising me in the right direction.

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

    • While completing the project I felt particularly busy but at other times I was given enough work and learning exercises so that I wasn't bored.

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

    • I was given the responsibility of completing and presenting the project on time. The opportunity to visit a firm, and to write letters to another firm enabled me to gain some responsibility

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Team work skills, presentation skills and general knowledge about the job and industry have been gained. These will help in my final year at university and also in a graduate job if I manage to secure one.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The London office had 24 interns while there were only 3 in Edinburgh. I feel there would have been a better social scence amongst other placement students if i was in the London office

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

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

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

    • I joined an exercise class with other people from the offie

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2009

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