Insight Programme Participant Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a very enjoyable experience and looking back it was the friendliness of everyone there that made it so.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was never bored. The time there seemed too short though.

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

    • This was not the point of the programme though.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

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

    • This was one of the main advantages of the placement. It seemed very well run.

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

    • They helped us with making job applications and went through the specific qualities many employers are looking for.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Greater london is not cheap!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The period of time we spent there didn't really enable this but we did socialise as a group every night we were there.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking, Economics, Government

London

November 2010

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