Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I was given the support and tools to develop throughout the duration of the internship. My performance was measured by the quality of work produced as well as feedback I received from respective team. Focus was placed on development opportunities which enabled me to maximise my experience at the FSA. I also relished the opportunity to shadow other division which where outside of my teams remit i.e. General Counsel Division and Markets

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

    • Given the short time I had to impress the team, from day one I was made to feel like a valued member of the team. This was emphasised by involvement in team events.

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

    • My manager supported from day one until the end of the internship; he identified areas of improvement which i acted. Assisted me in identifying shadowing opportunities etc.

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

    • I was given my own caseload which ienabled me to draw on my organisational and communication skills

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility considering I was an intern. I was not given any photocopying unless it was my own. I was working on real enquiries which the team receives on daily basis. I was responsible for making judgement calls on recommended coursed of action

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

    • I acquired stakeholder management skills as I was often required to balance the needs of internal stakeholders with external ones, a skill which you are unlikely to acquire at university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • colleagues were friendly and focused.

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

    • Seamless: HR provided opportunities for delegates to meet with key Managers of each business unit. Learning and development opportunities were also included.

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

    • E-learning, allocated buddy for the duration of the internship and weekly bilats with my Manager.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I was offered a place on the Graduate Development programme upon receiving an outstanding appraisal.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The FSA laid on regular social events including a community affairs away day.

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

    • Expensive as is the cost of living in London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf never sleeps, there is always somewhere to go and something to do whether it be bars, restaurants or going to the gym.

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

    • A weekly newsletter was sent round to staff which interns also received.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

November 2010

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