Feedback from the Fig Student Convention
The feedback from employers was excellent. Comments included: “A great opportunity for students to gain exposure to industry; an excellent format; a very positive experience; really enjoyed the day. I think students learnt more than they realised.”
There was positive feedback too from the teachers attending the convention. “It was relaxed but professional – with students engaged immediately,” said one.
“Very useful for student outlook - good experience and an opportunity to meet adults in the financial industry,” commented another.
Thoughts from the students afterwards proved even more revealing. Among them were:
- “Will definitely recommend it to others
- It has encouraged and inspired me to work in the financial sector
- Made me realise that there are many career opportunities and pathways to have an important position in a firm
- I enjoyed the speed dating in which the companies portrayed themselves well and made me want a job with them
- Made me realise that not all jobs in finance are always about handling money
- It showed me in a much clearer way that finance isn't just a desk job but every day something can be different
- It made me more likely to go into finance as a career.”
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