Citi Scope Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I loved the insight; I got to meet a lot of friendly people and learn about an institution that has an incredible global reach and plenty of opportunities to develop one's career.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • The HR people were fantastic in getting to know us all by names and making us feel welcome.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • If we ever needed any help with anything there was always somebody to guide us in the right direction.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I do Economics and Finance so I got to see a lot of textbook knowledge be applied in real-life situations. This was a fantastic experience and will aid me in my revision for exams.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured, there was never a moment where we didn't know what was going on. Lunch was always linked in with networking sessions which was great.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Very positive, lively and friendly. We got up in a lovely hotel if we needed accommodation so there were good vibes between everybody during the 3 days.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They put us up in a hotel for a start which is a great sign that they wanted us there at the programme. They also gave us quality C.V. and interview skills sessions, as well as a 'learning to read the FT times' session which has proved invaluable.

    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?
  • The extensive networking opportunities allowed me to understand what it would be like to gain a full-time position at Citi.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Again, the interaction between employees and managers gave off a positive culture that is always looking to excel and achieve.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It was very applicable to the many financial services that Citi provide.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Every lunch/evening and throughout the day there was always opportunities to network with analysts, associates and directors.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • We went bowling one evening where we were able to network in a more informal atmosphere with employees of Citi.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Perfect insight into financial services and Citi who provide a wide range of products and services. You will find that by the end of the week you have a good understanding about how a big financial institution like Citi works, and where you think your career path might lie.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013


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