Insight Day Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • About You
    2.4
  • The Company
    3.0
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

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

    • Fairly Enjoyable

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

    • I felt welcomed by the FCA

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

    • We had some guidance from new graduates.

    2/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Nothing I gained would be applicable in my degree studies

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a clear and suitable structure for the day

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was no training as it was only an insight day.

    2/5
  • 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?

    • Hard to gauge an understanding in a day.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Provided us with information and a feel for the culture of the firm.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Was useful in helping me decide if I want to pursue a career at the FCA.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • They paid for my train tickets.

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

    • A few but not as many as I would have hoped for.

    2/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There was a small networking event at the end of the day.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • They explained some of the clubs and societies available there.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would recommend the day if you are interested in learning what the FCA do and whether you may wish to pursue a career there in the future.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2013

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