First Year Insight Student Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Very engaging and informative. Very active and made me feel comfortable.

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

    • Everyone was friendly. There was a nice vibe rather than a competititve vibe.

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • We were fairly busy everyday but this was preferable.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As this was an insight programme there wasnt much responsiblity given as the FSA deal with very confidential information.

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

    • Very good for future prospects.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very pleasant.

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

    • There was a structured timetable and the timing was pretty perfect for each slot.

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

    • I think if I go for an internship the FSA will invest far more into me. But they did well.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I am hoping to apply for an internship there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very pleasant

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

    • Everything was re-imbursed so was very good.

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

    • We were mainly there for work rather than nightlife.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was time constraints.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2011

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