FCA Open Day Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • Overall ok, but more in a form of a long lecture.

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

    • Graduate recruitment really encouraged all participating students to apply for full-time positions and internships.

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

    • A lot of tips and hints regarding the application process.

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

    • As I attended FSA open day in January 2013, I was provided with useful information regarding later creation of FCA and PRA.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good, although no office tour.

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

    • Friendly, approachable HR team. Obtained honest comments of current employees.

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

    • More workshops would enhance students' interest in FCA.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • This was the best part of the day. Useful insight from current employees. They were willing to answer ANY question!

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

    • Good, but office tour would improve my understanding.

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

    • I realized that FCA is happy to accept applications from almost any degree discipline. Having said that, I belive finance/economics students constitute over 60%.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I live locally,so I did not claim any travel expenses.

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

    • Yes, but mainly in the course of presentations.

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

    • Ok, but not that much time dedicated to the networking.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No, I do not remember that.

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

    • If one wants to apply to FCA for a full-time position an Open Day there is a must-go. A lot of useful tips and hints enabling you to stand out on the lengthy application form for a full time position.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

February 2014

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