Spring Insight Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Very useful and thorough insight into my chosen division.

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

    • I immediately felt like part of the team.

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

    • There was always a buddy or line manager to whom I could direct my questions; everyone else in the bank was equally helpful and friendly.

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

    • The insight definitely assisted me in making an informed choice about my future internships and careers.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The rotations around the different functions of my division worked seamlessly and followed each other really well.

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

    • The atmosphere was always friendly, as everyone was willing to help me understand their role in the business.

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

    • We were given extensive time to shadow different employees within the division, which really helped me learn a lot.

    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 recent graduates and people I shadowed gave me a good overview of what a job at Citi would entail.

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

    • The culture was felt throughout the day; very friendly and team-oriented.

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

    • The content was great, as I got to explore different functions within the division and am now able to make an informed decision about my future career choices.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were able to get reimbursed for our travel expenses.

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities, although some were a bit short, making it difficult to really get a conversation flowing.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The networking events were fun, although there could have been more representatives from different divisions available.

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

    • There are opportunities for employees, although these were not explicitly mentioned.

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

    • If you are looking for a deeper insight into a particular business area within a bank, this programme is perfect for you.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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