Women of Tomorrow Review

by Citi

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • This internship was perfect. I learnt a lot about the bank, and the different divisions. I enjoyed it a lot.

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

    • People were very friendly, and I felt welcomed.

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

    • We were able to ask questions to be absolutely sure that we understand everything. In addition the seniors and analysts that we had the opportunity to talk to were a enormous help.

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

    • We had a very busy timetable. We usually started around 9am and finished around 9-10pm. However I enjoyed it.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • During the placement we were mostly learning about the different divisions of the bank. However we had to work shadow and during this experience some responsibility were given to us.

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

    • This internship was very helpful. There were many things hat I didn't knew about banks before. Now I know in what division I want to work in, and can focus on the degree needed for that.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly. I wasn't scared of asking questions and expressing myself freely. I felt welcomed.

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

    • The internship was very organised. However the timetable was very busy ad sometimes it was a bit difficult to concentrate.

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

    • I had the opportunity to talk to many different seniors and analysts. That was very hepful because they helped me to understand there job properly. As a result I would say the company invested a lot in us.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very interested to work in that company now that I have done the intenship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and we had the opportunity to exchange contact numbers.

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

    • The travel costs were quite expensive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There wasn't because I didn't stayed at the hotel and had to g back home each night.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Retail Banking

London

April 2012

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