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Spring Intern Review

at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The spring internship overall was a very insightful experience full of useful information about the regulator, panels with carefully selected employees in both senior and junior positions and personal development sessions.
We were able to take part in a real assessment centre on the second day that included presenting to a manager for a chance to get on the 10-week internship at the FCA. We received useful feedback on the third day with personal and career development tips also.
My desire to join the public sector within finance services has increased.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was good to know there’s people willing to help the next set of young people entering the industry.
Speakers made it clear that FCA encourages new talent to move around and explore different roles within the firm and mentioned the growing opportunities available to participate in projects that support the public in issues such as diversity which I have a huge interest in supporting.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
The personal, career development and the feedback sessions helped me improve skills such as presenting, willingness to learn and interviewing skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Friendly, honest and transparent.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I enjoyed the experience and happy I took the time out to participate.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
4/5
Would you recommend Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Be yourself and come ready to learn.
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