Insight Week Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • This was an extremely enjoyable week and I met some great people. There was a clear structure and it gave a thorough and honest insight into life at the FSA.

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

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

    • The day was packed full of presentation and activities as well as social events some evenings.

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

    • N/A

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

    • There was a session aimed at developing transferable skills as well general application process help.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • N/A

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

    • Extremely well organised.

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

    • The FSA get very little out of the week for themselves, so in this sense money was spent on our personal development and training only.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • There is a small advantage to attending this event when applying for internships but it could be more much more significant.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. You stay in the same hotel and get to eat out every night!

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

    • London prices.

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

    • It's London.

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

    • N/A

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Actuary, Banking, Data Science, Economics, Legal/Law

London

June 2012

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