Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable. Nice people, always willing to explainin things and include you in the team.

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

    • The better you're work the more you were trusted

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

    • Regular and structured bilaterals designed to check you're objectives and progress

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

    • Could vary but generally plenty to do.

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

    • It depended on team resource and time constrains on others. But there were lots of opportunities to be invovled in key jobs

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

    • Lots of understanding of the financial markets

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Freindly

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

    • Plenty of activities

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

    • Lots of events put on. ALso many people around the business willing to talk about their roles and give advice

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Depends on you're performance.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. Lots of people who were all easy to get on with, and up for some big nights out.

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

    • London.... can be very expensive

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Plenty to do, for all types

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of sports teams, many of which were very sucessful

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking, Government

London

October 2010

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