IBD Summer Internship Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Honestly didn't want it to end!

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

    • Worked closely with others in my team, manager was very personable

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

    • As above, manager was always giving feedback on areas to improve on.

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

    • Depended on the week, some weeks were more busy, i.e. meetings, preparing presentations. Other weeks were less stressful.

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

    • Was on the Telco desk, given fixed project to complete

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

    • Genuine glimpse at working at an investment bank

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very focussed on the desk. Many were willing to share thoughts if you asked for advice/tips though.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well thought out, clear goals defined along the way.

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

    • Tailored internship to the individual thus maximising you personal development

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am interviewing for a full-time position

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great to unwind with fellow interns, i am still in contact with them.

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

    • Cheap, considering that that it was a paid internship

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

    • Buzzing nightlife in london!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few dinner parties where you could network with senior management.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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