Summer Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it. Everyone at the FCA was really friendly and always up for having a virtual coffee chat. Moreover, we received high-quality training throughout. The only disadvantage was that it was very difficult to meet fellow interns in a virtual environment, but that is not the fault of the FCA.

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

    • I feel very valued. I was given individual projects to work on that I knew would become part of final publications. This level of responsibility made me feel that my skill were respected despite this being my first professional work experience.

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

    • I was given regular 1:1s with my line manager. They provided very useful feedback and encouragement. I always felt supported. When they were on holiday they made arrangements for other members of the team to check in with me.

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

    • Busy - either working on projects individually, participating in training, having virtual coffees or listening to meetings. However, I could always finish at 5.

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

    • I had responsibility for my own projects and felt trusted to deliver high-quality work.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They will help me to analyse data and write reports in a non-academic environment, network, present my ideas in meetings and work in professional teams.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The virtual office was very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • Very impressively organised considering the COVID situation.

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

    • They provided lots of online training and time to complete a useful community project. I really felt that they were investing in me.

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

    • Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing - a good salary, a free masters, a rewarding role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • No because of the COVID situation.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • N/A because of COVID

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

    • N/A because of COVID

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

    • N/A because of COVID

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

London

August 2020

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