Insight Day Student Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very thorough and fully informative. I gained a full understanding of the regulatory body and its practice areas.

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

    • I didn't have colleagues per se, however the fellow students and employee's were encouraging.

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

    • The instructions for one of the tasks were unclear and not structured adequately. However, this was only on one task.

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

    • Full scheduled programme with plenty to do and learn.

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

    • Not a responsibility giving day.

    0/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Gained insiders perspective on how to tailor application forms and the practical skill sessions - i.e. the presentations we were required to give and the group exercise were extremely helpful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and encouraging.

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

    • Aside from one task in which the instructions were not clear, the day ran very well.

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

    • Spent the whole day investing in us and informing us about the firm.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I don't feel suited to the firm.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very, everyone was friendly.

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

    • London is very expensive.

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

    • n/a

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

    • n/.

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management, Government

London

November 2010

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