Graduate Insight Day Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • it was really good and informative, didn't spend that much time interacting with employess on the insight day though.

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

    • Again I didn't really interact with colleagues for that long except the Human Resource department of the FSA.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • HR was on point to answer any questions when asked and was really helpful

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

    • we was not busy in terms of doing work but we had plenty of activities and exercises to get on with and networking part and question and answer panel on hand to answer any concerns we had.

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

    • not that much I am afraid.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It will help me understand a bigger picture of the markets and the type of work the FSA do right now, and the type of work they will be doing in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • never went into an office!

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

    • very organised and structured.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • not much as only an insight day.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

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

    • looked very interesting with various work

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • seemed so

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive to be honest but you can search for a bargain.

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

    • london the most vibrant, part of the Uk, INCREDIBLE

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

    • not really as only an insight day

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Consumer Products/FMCG

London

November 2010

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