Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was very enjoyable as I was able the shadow anybody that I pleased on the trading floor. The freedom was the most enjoyable aspect.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very much so, as the programme was very well organised in the sense that I was cared for by my buddy and she was interested in my learning.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I received a lot of support by my buddy as she regularly checked if I was getting on OK.

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

    • I have learnt more in this week than I could have ever learned just trying to research the same things at home.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well structured in the sense that there few restrictions when it came to work shadowing and the HR events were always well organised.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Great atmosphere as everybody was excited to be in unfamiliar territory and learn new things.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very much so.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I wasn't given any genuine roles as such so it was hard to gage. But generally I got a good insight.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It helped a lot and learnt that everybody is very approachable.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Extremely valuable as this is what I would be doing were I to choose banking.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I will be reimbursed.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were 2 opportunities, both of which are useful.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very good as the senior reps were willing to tell us what they did.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Absolutely. We learnt Citi's emphasis on social responsibility.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes. The work shadowing freedom is as far as I know unique to Citi.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

International

April 2016

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