Student Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.1/5
  • About You
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.3
  • Everything Else
    1.8

    About You

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

    • Hearing about the variety of sectors in the company as well as the day to day lives of graduates on their scheme.

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

    • I felt valued in terms of being able to get my voice heard and questions answered.

    2/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Helpful support on how to deal with interviews and assessment days.

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

    • It gives me the confidence to apply for a finance graduate scheme being from a scientific background.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a timetable of the day event which was followed.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Positive .

    2/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Giving helpful tips on career development, interviews and assessment days.

    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?

    • Mostly theoretical. The offices where the work takes place were not shown which might help us to visualise how it would feel to work in the office.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The company culture was highlighted in every session.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • A highly valuable experience

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was not paid or reimbursed expenses.

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

    • Yes there were people from various departments, from graduates to senior staff.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Great, the career development staff member was also there for advice.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2014

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