FCA Spring week Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the insight as it gave in-depth imformation about the organisation, what it does and the impact it has on society.

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

    • I definitely felt valued as the employees there were always keen to find out about our ideas and were particularly keen to find out ideas that would help them grow as a firm which they took on board.

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

    • I Recieved a lot of guidance and support as we were briefed about any activity and had all questions we had answered

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

    • I learnt more about team work, Interview skills and presentation skills. As these are integral parts of my education, I've picked up some key skills that will definitely aid me.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was definitely well done as they gave us an overview at the beginning of the week and also of the task ahead of us, so we all knew what our focus was throughout the week.

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

    • It was rather great, everyone was friendly and supportive and respevted each other.

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

    • The firm taught us about interview skills, then gave us the opportunity to practice it, and also the opportunity to shadow existing employees

    5/5
  • 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?

    • It helped a great deal as we got to speak to current employees about this on several occasions

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

    • It helped by giving is the opportunity to meet with current employees and in fact to see how they interact with each other

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

    • It Infact convo located my interest in regulation, & particular my interest in becoming a lawyer

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was accommodated, catered for, and all my expenses were covered.

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

    • We had several opportunities to meet with current workers

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

    • The employees were very open and gave good advice so it was very beneficial

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

    • Yes we got several opportunities to do this

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

    • I would definitely recommend this to friends and would infact do it again!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Government

London

April 2015

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