Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Lots to learn initially, getting to know everything takes time.

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

    • only felt valued once i had better understanding of role

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

    • excellent support and training

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

    • Busy, lots to do and when it was quiet, time to learn

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

    • Given key responsibilities which was initially daunting, but ultimately very satisfying

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Real life application of what i studies

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very serious but it needs to be. there is fun too

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 1st time it was a year placement so there were initial teething problems, but it has been excellent overall

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Alot of expensive training given to me

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

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

    • Plan to stay on and make a career there

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • did not get involved as i started late

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

    • London city, expensive

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

    • pretty good

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

    • Did some outreach work

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail Banking, Banking

London

October 2010

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