Insight Day Attendee Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Was just one day, but learn a lot and had the chance to network a bit.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Was a very amiable atmosphere.

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

    • The whole day was lead by [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].

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

    • Had lunch at a reasonable time, day was fairly packed but not too busy.

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

    • Was just an Insight Day.

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

    • Was just an Insight Day, didn't really use any skills.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Was conversational but focused on listening to the speaker where appropriate.

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

    • Some sections overran a bit but was overall well organised.

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

    • Was just an Insight Day.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Helped us understand what they look for on the application.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had drinks afterwards, nice people!

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

    • Canary Wharf is pretty expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Was just one day, so I went home afterwards.

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

    • Was just one day, so I went home afterwards.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Government

London

June 2011

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