Insight student Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Working at the FSA was an amazing experience, the most incredible opportunity of my life. It has given me the motivation and drive to strive to the utmost of my ability in the hope of one day achieving a job in a work environment and organisation as outstanding as the FSA.

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

    • The other participants in the Insight Academy as well as the staff were fantastic. The support, guidence and enthusiasm given was incredible.

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

    • The support given was flawless. No question was too silly to ask. They could not have been more helpful if they tried! It was a pleasure to work for them.

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

    • We were eager to learn and they were more than willing to teach us.

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

    • We were spilt into groups and given the responsibility to work on case studies and present our findings to the rest of the team and staff.

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

    • I have left with the greatest feeling of achievement, and unquenching thirst for knowledge. Above all, this Insight week has inspired and motivated me to channel everything I have to further my knowledge, chase every dream and opportunity and to never give up.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management

London

April 2011

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