Citi Quest Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

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

    • It was a really good and insightful experience

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

    • We were allocated a desk and given a line manger and buddy - both of whom looked after me really well.

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

    • HR were great - if you had any problems, they could help

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

    • It definitely will be most useful when I look into careers, although I don't think what I learnt was that relevant to my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Fairly well - we spent most of the time in our desk teams

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone (the other people on the programme and the people who worked at Citi) were all very welcoming and friendly.

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

    • The team I was in gave me a lot of personal attention

    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?

    • I definitely came away with a clear idea what I would like to do in the company

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

    • A lot, as I spoke to many Citi employees.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • As mentioned, I have a much clearer idea about what I would like to do in a bank

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Excellent accommodation in a hotel in Greenwich was provided

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

    • There was a drinks evening at a bar one night

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The one evening was good, although more would have been nice

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Not really

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely - although this programme (Citi Quest) especially if you have a clear idea what division you would like to specialise in.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2014

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