Citi Spring Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • A very valuable experience!

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

    • People in the department were all very willing to chat to me just because I happened to be there

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

    • Supervisors were very supportive, always there to answer my questions or explain what they were doing

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

    • This programme kept me very busy!

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

    • I was given a project to do which was a great learning experience, and on top of that was able to work on slides that may actually be used in a real presentation.

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

    • Developed skills such as presenting which will no doubt be useful in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was surprised that the atmosphere was more relaxed than I thought it would be

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

    • HR did an amazing job, the structure of the programme was great with a good mix of time with the business and a few presentations and networking events

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

    • The fact that a very senior person personally asked to speak to some of us spring interns I think speaks volumes about how the firm supports its (potential) employees

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Citi offers fast track opportunities

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only a week so not much of a chance to find out about the social scene

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

    • London is expensive, but hotel was provided and most expenses paid for

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

    • Only there for a week, so no chance to experience this

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

    • Similar to above

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2012

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