Summer Intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting and engaging from day one with 'real' work.

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

    • Both management and staff are really appreciative of any help given and very helpful with their feedback, constructive and positive.

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

    • Good support, but required some chasing up, which was really to be expected.

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

    • Some weeks were very work intensive and some really quiet.

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

    • I feel like the work I have completed will actually have an impact in the organisaation and remain as a legacy.

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

    • I developed a lot of economic knowledge which will greatly assisst with my economics degree. I also developed knowledge on European policy which I am particularly interested in. Many of the soft skills I learned will also be highly transferable wherever I go.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance between work and fun. Everyone was very nice and there were opportunities to socialise with team and department outside of work.

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

    • No problems at all

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

    • Whilst a lot of online training was available, it was often difficult to find other training opportunities and presentations independently. Also, I think more bespoke training, perhaps a day, should be given regarding the team you are joining.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. Very well regarded Grad Scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We gelled really well, even got a weekly 'intern curry night' going by week 1.

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

    • Canary wharf is unfortunately very expensive

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

    • No idea.

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

    • Hard to find so hard to tell. Probably due to the short period I was there for.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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