Insight Day Intern Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Brilliant day, [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was a really engaging host and we had full day of interesting activities. Would recommend to anyone at all interested in finance - I had no intention of applying for the FSA before, and now will definitely do so!

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

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] and the graduate recruitment team were friendly and approachable. Informal questions were answered well.

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

    • Talking to current graduates was a massive plus point. I took many of the points they recommended on board.

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

    • It was a packed day! From the start at 9:45AM until close around 5, we always had something to do.

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

    • As it was only an Insight day, there wasn't really much responsibility we could have been placed under.

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

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] did a great run-through of common application mistakes and improvements to make at the application stage and when being interviewed/in an assessment centre.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Upbeat and interesting, with a hint of mystery as 90% of the building was off-limits for the general public!

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

    • Really well organised day, even though we ran late in most activities, we had the opportunity to get more feedback on troubling parts/application mistakes.

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

    • As it was only an insight day, we couldn't really receive any formal training. The advice from [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], the current graduates on the scheme, and other management was priceless, however.

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

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

    • Good pay relative to other financial institutions, good benefits, nice culture, amazing work/life balance.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the insight day students I met really enjoyed the event.

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

    • Central London/City area, so I suppose it is always going to be high.

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

    • I assume it's pretty good!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • N/A - Insight day

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management

London

June 2011

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