Citi Scope Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Was very informative and enjoyable.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Lots of employees at different stages of their career took time to talk to us both for presentations and networking.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Graduate recruiters always available for questions and advice.

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

    • Interview skill session and networking session useful for future applications.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Received detailed schedule on arrival. Very packed schedule with both information sessions and networking opportunities.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone friendly, enthusiastic about their career and keen to share their experiences.

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

    • Many employees took time out of a busy schedule to talk to us. Also session on CV and interviews as well as how to read the FT.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • As well as presentations we had lots of opportunity to speak to people who had been in the profession for varying amount of time about their experiences.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Good overview of Citi and its culture. Not long enough to gain full insight however.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Despite having done prior research on roles, speaking to people involved in the profession cahnged my mind on where I would be best suited completely!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Paid £10 towards london travel and train fares to the capital

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Both evenings had networking events (drinks/ speed networking and bowling) as well as graduate recruiters to talk at lunch.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • More formal networking at Citi but also the opportunity for more informal networking when bowling.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Mainly found out about work life.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Very informative and great fun!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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