ICG EMEA Operations Control Oversight Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • During my time at Citi, I got to see a great oversight of each department and meet directors and section managers.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues were open and friendly and treated me like I was there years and as part of there team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given huge guidance and direct from my manager and also each individual from the team.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • At the start I was looking for work but as soon as the team know how good I was there began giving me a good balance of work.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was giving a large responsibility as my team was very small and they needed to give me that responsibility and they also knew i could manage and handle it.

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

    • During my time I learnt a lot from computer skills to interpersonal skills. I could not fault my team at all.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Ah we had alot of fun but we all knew when we needed to be serious and focus on work.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was set up very good, on my first day I'd my computer own location and keycard.

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

    • The company invested a huge amount in me and has gained aswell as I 'd like to return to the company.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future prospects are excellent within Citi at present.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • From time to time we went out social evenings and theres was no differance from student to colleagues.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was average fro living in dublin.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was dublin and we had a number of places to visit.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was endless amounts and I par took in the gaelic football team.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking

International

August 2013

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