Insight Programme Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Found the three days intriguing and enjoyable, even though it was just a snap-shot it was well organised and thoroughly worth it.

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

    • Despite initial teething problems by the end really felt like I had made some good friends.

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

    • Any questions they were happy to help.

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

    • Busy days at times daunting when giving speeches but fun.

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

    • Just the right amount of responsibility and trust.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Made me think of what I wanted to do in life and also the skills I need to develop as well as how hard real work is!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and approachable.

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

    • Hotel hick-up but otherwise the insight programme was seamless.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Only there for 3 days but if I did want to develop they would be there to support.

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

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

    • Very much thinking of going for the summer placement and possibly to have a career at FSA.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Centre of the City there was plenty to do.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is doomed to be expensive, but had a small expenses amount.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I'm sure it's fabulous, but I didn't want to find out.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2011

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