FSA Insight Day Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • The insight was informative giving us plenty of chance to engage with the role and to talk to it's graduate employees.

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

    • Everyone was real friendly.

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

    • It was great.

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

    • Smooth running of the day, well-executed itinerary.

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

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

    • Helped make me aware of what I need to learn to be successful with them and generally in any top position in the City.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Informative.

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

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

    • I could tell that they had put a lot of thought, effort and time into making this experience memorable and useful.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I am seriously considering applying to only them. I hope I'm successful.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, but there wasn't much opportunity to network with students other than the ones sitting nearby.

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

    • It's really not applicable here.

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not applicable.

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

    • Yes, they had offered sponsored activities which were well explained and the necessary information provided.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2010

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