Risk Management Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the work experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues were very helpful. I was given

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

    • My manager played a very good role in giving me an overall experience of working in a bank. He pushed me to meet as many people as I can which I really enjoyed a lot.

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

    • During the first couple of weeks, I was less busy and had time to spare. However, as I started understanding the work, I got more responsibility and the last couple of weeks were very busy and fun.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My responsibility increased gradually with time and in the last project I was working on, I was responsible to get the complete job done.

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

    • I learnt many important skills on the job which will help me in my future as well.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was alright.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I worked with two very different teams which helped me understand the nature of the work a lot.

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

    • Many training and networking sessions were set up for us which were very helpful.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a full time graduate position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was friends with all of my colleagues and went out with them occasionally as well.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was expensive but it was money well spent.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I worked in Canary Wharf which is not very famous for its nightlife. However, London's nightlife is a lot of fun.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes. Some opportunities were arranged my Citi. Other than that, I was always encouraged by my manager to participate in different activities.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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