Citi Quest (Sales and Trading) Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • Very enjoyable experience. Was taken care of very well.

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

    • Everyone was really nice, from the HR people to the employees. I was put at a desk and everyone made sure I felt welcome.

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

    • Everyone was more than willing to help. They asked me if I had any questions they whole time.

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

    • It does not directly relate to what I study which is Chemical Engineering. But you gained a real insight into how banking works and I got to sit in calls with clients to see what skills are required to be good at the job.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well organised with all the information available at all times.

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

    • Very relaxed and fun.

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

    • We were put into desks just by ourselves and it was up to the team to teach you what was required.

    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?

    • Couldn't ask for a better way to understand. I was basically part of the team for the week, coming and leaving as they would.

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

    • Was with the same team through out working with people from a range of different levels.

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

    • Perfect way to realise if banking if right for you as you are put into the situation that you will be everyday.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • They paid for all travel fees and food during the week. Provided accommodation if required.

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

    • A range of different networking events apart from the team you were put in.

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

    • One night we were put on a boat cruise down the river Thames with a 3 course meal. Another night was a speed networking event with people from a range of different divisions.

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

    • Lots of different things you can do. They have team socials, etc too.

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

    • Perfect way to get a proper insight into how banking works while learning a great deal and having a fun time!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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