Spring Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Really interesting. M&A, Corporate Banking and Trading games good fun, as was bowling event.

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

    • Everyone was there to help

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

    • HR were good in explaining the interview process, helping with CVs. The guys I shadowed on the trading floor were very good at explaining what they were doing to me.

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

    • Limited utility within my degree, however, in the workplace I imagine this experience will prove invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well-executed schedule

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

    • There was a hard-working but fun and relaxed atmosphere

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

    • The whole programme was basically invested in us and selling Citi to us, we were not doing any 'real' work

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Time work shadowing was particularly useful in this respect to get a variety of honest opinions.

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

    • Very useful, especially as you got to meet so many employees

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

    • The detailed introductions that were given for each department were effective in this respect.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All travel paid

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

    • Networking was perhaps the most important aspect of the insight programme.

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

    • Bowling was fun, a lot of bankers came to talk to us, panel discussions

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

    • Yes, e.g. Citi choir, sports

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

    • Of course, I learnt a lot but also met a lot of new people, expanding my network beyond school and university.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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