graduate scheme Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • it gave me a insight on the graduate scheme at the FCA

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • they welcomed us , i felt they gave us alot of personal advice

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • They helped us with the process at the fca, giving us advice on what papers/articles we should study

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

    • it was just an insight day , so it didnt really help me in terms of my future career but it helped me understand the career process

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It had various talks which was great

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I liked it , the people are friendly

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

    • it was just an insight day

    2/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • They gave me tips and hints and really helped me understand how it would be

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • they gave me an understanding of the culture and the environment

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • very valuable

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • it was jsut an insight day , i wasnt expecting a reimbursement

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • yes there were

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • talked to fellow students, and people in the current programme

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes like day trips and professional qualifications

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • of course , if you want to know how the FCA and the programmes they run are, the best way to find out is to go for an insight day in there canary wharf office. Its fantastic , so much better than reading from the website

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2013

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