Insight Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

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

    • I learned a lot during the insight day! It was during the time when the FSA was splitting into two separate authorities, so a lot of changes were underway.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The staff were very friendly.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everyone was very supportive.

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

    • It was only a one day insight, I learned a lot, but not as much as would in month time.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was perfectly structured, we had brochures explaining each activity in detail.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was very fun and friendly.

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

    • They must have invest a lot of time to prepare the day's program.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It is definitely hard, but a few roles were explained in good detail.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Not so much.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It did help to some extent, but I didn't gather enough information to make up mind on the spot of what I wanted to do.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • There was no need for reimbursement, but we were provided with refreshments during the whole day.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes employees were around, they were very friendly and always up for a discussion.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There weren't may social event opportunities, whatever time you get during the refreshments between the talks only.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • That wasn't the topic of the discussions.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, any insight is always good.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations

London

October 2013

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