Spring intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the internship. It gave you a good insight into all parts of the bank.

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

    • I felt very valued. All the people I met were very friendly and especially the HR people. It felt like the company values the employes a lot.

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

    • A lot of guidance and support. The HR people helped you with everything and all the other employes were also very helpful.

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

    • I learned a lot about how the company operates but not that much technical stuff. I did learn about things going on in the world and I did also develop my teamwork and presentation skills which will be valuable in my degree studies.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was well structured, we got a schedule before and just a few things changed.

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

    • Great atmosphere, the participants were from different parts of the world and still it felt like we managed to collaborate really well and develop great teamwork.

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

    • It was only for three days so I guess we did not have time to get that much training. A lot of networking events though that developed your social skills.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • The work shadowing and the networking events gave you an opportunity to actually get to know what you would be doing in particular areas.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • From talking to a lot of employees, you get a good understanding about the company culture and it was very friendly.

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

    • Really helpful, it made me realize which divisions that would suit me better.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed accommodation and travel expenses.

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

    • Yes, speed networking, Quiznight and other opportunities during the internship.

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

    • They were great, and it fel nice that a lot of employes took some time to actually speak to you instead of working.

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

    • No, none of the employees really mentioned it but I also forgot to ask.

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

    • Definitely, especially if you are not sure in which particular business area you are most interested in.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking, Business Management

London

April 2015

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