Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Whilst at times the work was very enjoyable, the department I was working was very quiet in terms of their workload.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I got on really well with people in the department whilst working with different teams of colleagues throughout the summer

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

    • My manager provided a lot of support whenever necessary in order to help me to think about areas to improve for the future and also what style of work might be right for me.

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

    • In general the department was fairly quiet over the summer so whilst I often didn't have a lot to do it wasn't just because I was an intern there - the more free times were opportunities to develop knowledge by attending seminars/completing courses.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a reasonable amount when appropriate

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

    • Technical knowledge from training that I received will be both useful to my degree and future career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The department was quite fun, I went for drinks with colleagues on occasion

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

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

    • There are regular seminars which employees can attend and a suite of elearning modules

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The offices are at canary wharf so it is expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are lots of bars around the offices

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

    • There were charity days and then a sports and social club organising events such as vodka and wine tastings.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2013

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