Global Transaction Services. Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The people and the responsibility given was amazing.

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

    • They took us out for meals, drinks, and gave us work they would do themselves. Never did they dis-respect me and were easy to approach.

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

    • Constantly had feedback sessions. Also, if I did not understand something they were ready to help me.

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

    • My manager ensured that the work I received was the right balance to ensure an outstanding result was produced. The days varied, but on overall they ensured that they were as close to giving the right balance.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given quite a few projects from the start. The beauty was that they gave me projects that the team was actually carrying out.

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

    • I learnt quite a few technical skills, web building skills which can be used everywhere and excel skills which I can use for studies and for future purposes.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Most of the people had a good sense of humor. Senior managers would readily come and share stories with us which was past my expectations.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • They had quite a structured internship with lunches with senior representatives organised, feedback sessions, informal and formal networking sessions.

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

    • The people at work did teach individuals how to sue their systems. Also, there were quite a few sessions which gave us an idea of what the business does.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Not yet heard from them. They said they will inform us after 2 weeks of completion.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The group bonded pretty well - we had quite a few events organised for us and by us.

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

    • Slightly expensive, but I guess living in the City does come at a cost.

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

    • Canary Wharf has a good nightlife right across the river.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, we were invited for a corporate challenge organised by JP Morgan and touch rugby Barclays .

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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