Women of Tomorrow Spring Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I loved the activities they arranged for us, and the networking cruise. Very informational.

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

    • Met some lovely people who will be my friends for a long time.

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

    • They were really helpful.

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

    • Day one was filled with a lot more listening to talks than actual activities which i found a bit tiring, but day 2 and 3 picked up really nicely and I loved it, had the right balance.

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

    • I guess we were responsible for ourselves. But we weren't responsible for anything else. But then again it was a 3 day programme.

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

    • I learnt how to network with people and that will assist me in a vast number of ways throughout my life!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It had a good atmosphere I reckon. You don't want a dull office but then again, i won't expect never-ending fun as it is an office.

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

    • Very organised!

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

    • I think the firm invested a great deal in the attendees of the programme.

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

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

    • I haven't heard back from Citi yet, but I feel I did my best, I'm happy with my performance and I would love to get a summer internship next year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, everyone was so friendly.

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

    • It's London, and it's Canary Wharf. Generally the cost of living is high.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didn't really get involved with the nightlife as we had late hours, but i hear the nightlife is pretty good.

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

    • Not really, we worked long hours.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Sales

London

April 2012

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