Citi Quest Spring Intern Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • I have enjoyed the insight, and it has given a great life life experience of the world of finance.

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

    • I feel valued in the sense that everyone is very welcoming, and trying tier best to respect me as if I was part of the staff.

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

    • The staff have all been very kind, and willing to give their time to answer any questions. They have actively gone out of tier away to assist in this support.

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

    • Studying economics, this programme has allowed to me recognise where theory applies to real life finance.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Although various experiences where planned, the majority of staff I met are not aware about the programme itself and what we are meant to be doing. I have had no work set throughout the week to help me feel like part of the team.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very open, exciting and enjoyable mainly due to the kind staff.

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

    • They have spent a fair amount of time trying to explain their desk and the products they offer.

    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?

    • A great deal. You really experience the day to day roles within the sales and trading team, and how it might feel to actually work there.

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

    • Very much so; very opening, welcoming and knowledgeable.

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

    • Useful due to the actual experience of sitting on the desk during market hours.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed expenses.

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

    • We had a bowling night and networking lunch with managers; good opportunities to network.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Bowling was very enjoyable, whilst the lunch was slightly rushed.

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

    • No, unfortunately was not discussed.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would recommend this experience; in terms of hours, it can be tough work but it is very valuable in understanding the atmosphere within sales and trading.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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