Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Was very lucky to have a great role with varied tasks on a daily basis.

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

    • A really welcoming social atmosphere. Work submitted was highly praised or subject to constructive criticism.

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

    • Any questions were welcome and many people within have acted as mentors to guide me where required.

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

    • Some days I found myself incredibly busy, and others not so but this was rectifiable by simply asking for more work.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • One of the tasks I was given involved compiling division-wide spreadsheets sent to the heads of departments on a weekly basis, and multiple presentations within meetings.

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

    • Fantastic organisational skills aquired, as well as developed confidence within a working atmosphere.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Those I worked with had a perfect balance of jovial conversation and head down working.

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

    • On boarding was simple and I was able to settle in very quickly, the weekly learning lunches were also highly successful.

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

    • Within the organisation many people were able to spend time with me in order to teach me the knowledge to complete my job in a successful manner.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After the internship if I have performed to a god standard I will be offered a place on next years graduate scheme (which I am likely to take).

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social aspect has been my personal highlight of the internship, as it was easy to build up a rapport with the other interns.

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

    • It's Canary Wharf.

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

    • It's London, there's never a lack of things to do.

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

    • Many work based social events as well as unofficial events organised within the group of interns have occured throughout.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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