HR Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a challenge at times, but an amazing way to learn by experience. Furthermore, I got a very high amount of exposure and was supported with any additional things I felt would be useful for my professional development.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The vast majority I worked with were extremely helpful and did not treat me like I was "just" an intern. Both of my managers spent a lot of time with me and I got a very warm welcome from all of the colleagues around me.

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

    • It was a fantastic balance between giving me the support I needed and letting me do things on my own in order to get enough on the job learning opportunities.

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

    • extremely busy, but I also tried to get as much experience as possible

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

    • I was given full ownership for everything I did and was allowed to do things that my manager would have normally done. Furthermore, I got to speak to extremely senior managers in the organization.

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

    • Very useful skills, e.g. working in a virtual environment, adapting communication to different circumstances

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in my office was really great and I enjoyed coming to work every day. Of course, there were also times where everyone was exceptionally busy and days where I would work on excel a lot. This is part of the job though and overall I had fantastic colleagues.

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

    • Generally, it was very well organized. There were a few aspects that could have been thought through a little better.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My managers supported me in any opportunity I saw and made sure I was able to learn about the things I was curious about.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • If they offer me a job I will definitely take it. It's a great place to kick-start your career, as the company really invests in you.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the interns were great and I got along really well with them.

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

    • London is quite expensive, but we earned enough money to afford it.

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

    • There are a lot of bars with great opportunities to network.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We got one day off to volunteer.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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