Spring Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely enjoyed this programme and would recommend it to anyone with any degree as it gives you a massive learning curve and a deeper insight as to what banking is about and how Citi compare to their competitors.

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Citi guided me every step of the way, and helped to broaden my knowledge on the roles and current challenges faced by different divisions within Citi.

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

    • The CIF programme is very intense programme and for me it was a perfect balance as it reflects exactly what you would expect when working in such dynamic environments.

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

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

    • working under pressure to meet deadlines, time management, communication skills especially in the form of presentations. Working both individually and as a part of a team and also leading teams.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A room filled with enthusiastic students and professionals.

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

    • Very well organised and structured schedule everything went according to plan.

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

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Citi paid for everything.

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

    • Citi organised social events outside working hours to network and have a really good time.

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

    • Networking with professionals from various divisions within the bank.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Banking, Data Science, Economics

London

April 2012

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