Citi Women of Tomorrow Programme Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I loved every second. We were always kept busy and got to meet lots of interesting people!

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

    • We got to know everyone else on the programme as well as the HR team really well. Other employees we networked with were also extremely welcoming and were happy to give up their time to answer our questions.

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

    • We were never left to do something we didn't understand. There was always someone to talk to and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

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

    • We got a lot of invaluable information that we could have only learnt on the programme as well generic info like CV and interview skills we can take away for life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Extremely well structured and organised from the beginning to the very end.

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

    • Brilliant. Had a really fun time and the atmosphere was so friendly.

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

    • We had a lot of opportunities for networking and you could tell they really wanted us to get the most out of the programme.

    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?

    • We got to do a couple of hours work shadowing which was very informative and useful to see how the teams in the offices operate. The days were relatively long as well so we got an insight into the long hours they work!

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

    • Everyone we met was so friendly and happy to talk to us which spoke a lot for the positive company culture they have at Citi.

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

    • You go so much info that really helped the decision process of deciding which division you prefer and what to aim for.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Train and tube travel was reimbursed. They also paid for hotel rooms with breakfast for the duration of the stay for those who had to travel from outside of the London area.

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

    • Every second on the programme was an opportunity to network.

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

    • There was a lot networking which was brilliant as well as the organised boat cruise on the Thames where we met participants on the Citi Quest programme as well networking with other employees.

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

    • We found out about the levels of travel each employee may be involved in.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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