Spring Week - Investment Banking Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Citi provided a fantastic insight into their company and culture by enabling students to spend a considerable amount of time working with teams on real tasks during the week. This was well supplemented by informational talks and workshops.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I was treated with the same level of mutual respect as a full time analyst.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There was a "Buddy" assigned to each student who was the first point of contact, everybody on the assigned team was happy to help given that they had time.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Transferable (if not directly applicable) to degrees of various types and invaluable beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Well structured generally, some information sessions could have been restructured but feedback was taken on well by HR.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Exciting in general, but due to the nature of the job mornings are slower.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Provided us with workshops and talks to showcase Citi's commitment to personal development.

    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?
  • Gave a superb insight in just one week, learnt what it is like to be an analyst.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • There was a clear focus on Citi's culture throughout the week, both in presentations and real life.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Enabled me to form my own opinion through experience.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Meals were either provided or reimbursed by Citi.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Two specific networking events were held throughout the week, with senior and junior employees. People were also available to go for a coffee with.

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • There was a talk about charitable work supported by Citi, employees also spoke honestly about their free time.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, highly.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2018


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