Summer Associate Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed. The opportunity to work with a diverse group of extremely smart people that are has been brilliant. The cherry on top has been how nice people are and the team environment. I've been fortunate.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I'v ebeen welcomed with open arms into this team. They have been patient and supportive of me through the early stages and slowly giving me deliverable and the support structure to achieve my goals.

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

    • The senior management have been very accessible and candid with their tips and suggestions on how best I maximise my opportunity and learn through the summer.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Quite busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Analytical work, presentations, research and a lot of learning.

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

    • Skills for life, truly.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and intellectually stimulating

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organized. The HR and Recruitment team were on top of things at all times.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot. a lot of on the job training, a whole week of training up front, and plenty of support activities that help get into the 'Citi' life

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Fingers crossed for that full-time offer. Cannot wait to get back.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good bunch of candidates. Could definitely see myself be friends with them.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cheap as fries!!!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf is a lot of fun on Thursdays and Fridays

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sufficient opportunities, but I was focusing more on work than anything else.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

July 2019

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