Insight Day Applicant Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Excellent day, really enjoyed it, and exceptionally useful in the application process.

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

    • Gave everyone the time of day.

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

    • Interested and willing to take the time to communicate with us.

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

    • It was a very full day, but thoroughly enjoyable because of it.

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

    • They gave us respnsibility for the projects and work we were involved with.

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

    • Exceptionally useful for the application form, and undoubtedly will be of further use in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Interesting office environment, and thoroughly enjoyable placement.

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

    • Very well organised, ran smoothly.

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

    • Gave us time, expenses etc. Valuable internship that was thoroughly enjoyed.

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

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

    • Definitely would want to work for them in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social students took part, made it an enjoyable experience.

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

    • Central London so very expensive.

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

    • Central London...

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

    • No, insight day. Singular.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Economics

London

November 2010

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