Insight Day about company Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.6
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    1.4

    The Role

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

    • Was interesting to find out more about company and what they did

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

    • Other people at internship were all like minded which really helped the process

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

    • Organisers were very helpful and gave us alot of important information

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

    • Was only there for one day but we were kept busy all day

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Wernt given much responsibility as it was a one day insight

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Gave alot of help for when applying to internships especially for the own process.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive atmosphere and grads who came to talk to us were very encouraging.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised and whole day ran very smoothly

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

    • Showed up programmes that are available to us and the extent they would invest in us

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

    • National Travel
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing as they have internship programmes and interesting graduatte programmes, although limited places

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Gave us alot of networking opportunities

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • No costs to us

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Unsure, didnt try it out

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Has networking drinks after event finished

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

November 2010

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