Citi Quest Intern in Investment Banking Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Great work experience, great people, as intense as the real IB job

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The buddy I was assigned to really took time off her work to explain to me everything I needed to know and to clarify all my 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?

    • helped me a lot to learn more about the life of an Investment Banking Analyst and especially about the oil&gas industry

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We got to spend a lot of time in the business area of our choice, which was great, but we also participated at various workshops and networking events(even a Thames boat cruise with senior investment bankers!!)

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

    • everyone was really friendly and ready to help

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

    • 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?

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

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

    • although I knew I want to work in IBD before the internship, now I am certain that I really enjoy the job

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • all my expenses were reimbursed and I also got money for food during the internship

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

    • plenty of networking events and we also had the opportunity to just walk around the company and talk to people

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

    • I got to meet people from all the divisions of the bank, though I wished more IB representatives were present

    4/5
  • 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?

    • one of the best spring weeks you can do, as you get valuable work experience, not just presentations and social events

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2013

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