Placement Analyst Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • My response to this question depends on the rotation - the work varies significantly between the two, with one significantly more enjoyable than the other.

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

    • As above

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • As above

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

    • As above, one desk was significantly busy most days whereas the other I would find myself looking for tasks frequently

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

    • This depends on the rotation and the level of trust you develop with your team.

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

    • What I learned over the placement will help me for years to come

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The floor is large and the atmosphere varies by desk. Generally it was very collaborative

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Less organised than the summer internship - placement analysts were given a lot more free reign

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

    • A lot of networking and development events scheduled for analysts and associates in the firm, very useful

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Received a permanent job offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Drinks are a weekly occurrence on Fridays, social events are organised as well

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

    • High, to be expected of Canary Wharf and London

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Most of the venues in Canary Wharf are chain pubs/bars/restaurants

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

    • Encouraged

    4/5
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Investment Banking

London

September 2015

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