Graduate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    3.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I though the day was interactive which gave good information and indication of what FCA does and how they work. Felt it was honest about how it has stood in the past and what direction it wants to drive towards in the future. I felt conformtable with asking and participating in group activeties and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Even so i felt that there were some parts of the day that was rushed but they still managed to get everything done adequately.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • During the interaction activities, i felt that answer i gave and how i thought was in a similiar thinking frame of how the individuals that worked in that department would address the issue or situation.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There was a whole range of support given, they constantly kept saying that if anyone needs anything or further information to approach them if one of the sessions was running overtime.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I think by speaking and meeting employees that work and have gone through the same process that i am doing now, definitely gives some extra motivation to carry one working hard and the information i have received can hopefully help me apply for there graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • i thought it was well structured with a variety of activities and the day went by so quickly.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • I generally loved the atmosphere, was relaxed but was also had all the right information needed to make an informed decision about working there and whether it was a place i can see myself growing and giving back to them.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • It was a one day insight day so not sure how much they did invest in me but i felt like if i was to join their internship or graduate programme i would be given a lot of flexibility in how and what i wanted to develop in and by talking to other graduates this was confirmed.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • Before going i knew that i would like to work for FCA but this event confirmed it for sure.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • It gave a good indication of what the company culture stand today and what it previously was and how it wants to break free from them.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • There was some content given and if they where to provide would have taken more then a day but i believe it did give some indication into how and what some departments do and the role i would take if i was a graduate or intern.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was not paid but lunch was provided.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • yes met other graduates that where in different levels and departments

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • As it was a one day event i think the opportunities given was good enough.

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • It seemed like they had a balance of social and working like without the need to work long hours everyday only when they required to or hadn't completed what they intended to do.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, i have already recommend two friend to apply either fir for insight or internship.

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Voluntary

North West

November 2014


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