Citi Scope Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Very enjoyable. Friendly staff and the business games were good fun.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • We were given talks by managing directors and had opportunities to network with them.

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

    • A full timetable was sent to us before the programme began. A conference call was also arranged to talk us through the insight and allow us to have any questions answered.

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

    • A good insight into banking. There was also a session about interview skills and an opportunity for advice on how to improve my CV which will be useful for future applications.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was timetabled accurately and in a logical order.

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

    • Icebreakers made us comfortable with the rest of the group and the bowling networking event was good fun. Business games gave us a bit of healthy competition which I enjoyed.

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

    • The interview and CV training was useful

    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?

    • Gave us a chance to network with people at different levels within the company so got a feel for the job at all levels. Also had general talks about the different business areas.

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

    • Gave a good overview of the different business areas and the staff we got to meet were honest about the job and the lifestyle.

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

    • Helped get a good overview of banking in general and a good insight into the specific business areas.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel was reimbursed and accommodation and food were provided.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities to meet people at different levels. Networking events on both evenings and an opportunity to work shadow a member of your selected business area.

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

    • The speed networking event on the first day seemed a little forced but the bowling event on the second evening was a good chance to chat to employees individually.

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

    • Difficult due to the busy nature of the work but there was a gym available in the building for employees to use.

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

    • A valuable experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2014

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