Spring Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The insight itself, despite being virtual as opposed to in person as originally planned, was incredibly insightful. I thoroughly enjoyed the presentations, atmosphere, and overall competence demonstrated by everyone behind the experience. Furthermore, it was divided very effectively in terms of focus on different divisions. I highly recommend this to students.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • i felt valued throughout the whole experience at citi. however, it is important to consider that because it was online, it is difficult to feel as valued as you normally would in person. nevertheless, there was plenty of interaction and opportunity to speak up. very well done overall, highly recommend.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • there was indeed plenty of guidance. our questions were highly valued and answered to the best of their ability. furthermore, the environment we were in really fostered a connection with the other interns. we were also readily given email addresses and other points of contact should we have needed them.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • they will help me greatly. although this was an internship in a financial institution, and i currently study social sciences, i can see a coherent link between the two realms of study. furthermore, this internship has shown me skills and interests that i know i will continue to exhibit regularly.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • very well structured. for a 3 day shortened insight, the structure was effectively broken down between divisions, goals of the company, environment, etc. even though i applied for one division, i was able to learn about all of the other divisions in the company as well, which was undoubtedly helpful

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • very positive and supportive. again, although it was online and there was limited opportunity for any atmosphere to be exhibited, it was nonetheless very positive. i genuinely thought that we were very important and it was appropriately laid back when it needed to be. very professional as well, which overall made a very good mix

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • the firm invested lots in us i would say. however, it is a little difficult to do so online. nevertheless, the organisers of the insight incentivised participation and developing our knowledge. also, we are being kept up to date on the chance to convert to a summer internship. that alone demonstrates their interest in us.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • to a pretty great extent to be honest, despite being online. although it would have been better to continue in person (not possible due to current circumstance), we were nonetheless given good insight as to how the company works and what the atmosphere is like. this was especially the case when talking to current employees.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • it helped tremendously, without a doubt. the company culture was presented to us interns in a very clear and coherent manner, whether it was from current employees, alumni of the spring week program, or others. furthermore, the culture presented to us was diverse, respectful, and enjoyable. the insight was a good indicator.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • it was very helpful in helping me determine my career path. although it was not definite, it definitely helped me think about the possibilities, citi being one of them. it helped me think of possible routes within the company, but also gave me knowledge and skills that i can take with me anywhere.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • this was the case until it became online for evident reasons.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • there were a handful, despite the difficulty presented by the current situation. we were able to ask several questions to the presenters and other seniors within the company, alumni of the spring week program, and various other employees. overall, this also allowed us to easily create a network amongst ourselves also.

    4/5

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

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

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • absolutely. this insight was undeniably helpful to everyone, whether or not they want to continue at citi. personally, it helped me think more about what is necessary for my career and what can be provided by both this company and industry. furthermore, there are great people to meet and work with, as well as plenty to learn.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking

London

April 2020


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