Graduate Insight Day Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the day and gained a huge understanding about the programme and found it very encouraging.

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

    • They all were very helpful, approachable and understanding.

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

    • We were given regular opportunities to talk to key people within the organisation who were very supportive.

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

    • It was a very packed day, but balanced out with breaks and lunch. Really good.

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

    • We were merely the 'guests' but we were given opportunities to partake in group work which was very very good.

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

    • We were able to network with key people within the organisation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The facilitator was awesome!

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. Based on everything I learnt at the insight day, my goal is to get onto their graduate programme!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. There were networking drinks at the end of the day which enabled all other students to socialise and network.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive!? Canary wharf?! Very.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf.....I don't think there's much night life there, however it's London.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The FSA have many different clubs and societies for all employees to get involved in such as; Rugby, football, skiing etc.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

November 2010

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