Women Of Tomorrow Spring Insight Review

by Citi

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the event as truly gave a good insight into all of the different areas of banking as well as enabled me to improve my skills and network.

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

    • All of the people working at Citi as well as other participants were extremely friendly. Although you could see that everyone had a busy schedule, they didn't mind taking some time to talk with you.

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

    • As already mentioned everyone was ready to aswer any questions, even ones that might sound stupid.

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

    • Nor particularly relevant for degree studies, but the insight gave a great opportunity to develop interview and CV writing skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good balance of talks, interactive sessions and networking event.

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

    • Although intense, it also proved to be quite fun.

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

    • The program consisted mostly of group activities, but you could also get one on one guidance on improving your CV and take part in work shadowing.

    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?

    • It gave a very good general overview and if you had a particular interest in one certain department, there were always people around who could answer any of your questions or if not, recommend someone who could.

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

    • You got to talk to a lot of people which helped to form a general understanding.

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

    • It was very helpful and informative, but of course one will need to take some time later individually. Taking part in the program is still a very good starting point though.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • My train ticket to London as well as tube travel costs were both reimbursed.

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

    • Event(s) took place daily.

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

    • I especially enjoyed the speed-networking session as in a very short time frame you got to meet people from all of the departments.

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

    • I heard about the community of women at Citi and what they do.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • A really great and well structured event helping you to understand what it would really be like working at a bank.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2014

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