Real world experience applying what we learned directly in the classrooms.
What I wish was different
Better organization when hearing back from the company/ HR.
Advice
Look for different opportunities than what you originally have in mind.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Culture, people, fun events
What I wish was different
More time to practice my technical skills
Advice
Have fun, make many networking connections
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Summer analyst
June - August 2018 • Hong Kong, Hong Kong
What I liked
I really liked the platform and opportunity that Citi had. Working in Hong Kong was an incredible experience and I enjoyed both the division I worked in and team I worked with.
What I wish was different
In honesty, I initially took the role because I was told if I performed well I could potentially apply for an analyst position with CMO or IBD. That said, that opportunity in the end was not available and Citi in Hong Kong was not willing to help me find a position in the United States if I wanted to look for one.
Advice
In my opinion, if you take a Junior internship overseas in Hong Kong or London, prepare yourself to work full time in that region or location. If you do not think you will work overseas to begin your career, don't pursue it.
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Corporate Intern
June - August 2018 • São Paulo, São Paulo
What I liked
I enjoyed applying the concepts that I was learning in class to the real professional world. I learned a lot about the professional environment and the expectations of an employee at a big bank. I also became familiar many financial and modeling concepts that I know will be applicable in future internships/jobs. I liked that I was able to further develop my excel and presentation skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known more about finance before coming in. I remember feeling very lost at the beginning because, as a freshman, I still had not taken any classes that truly prepared me for the type of work that I would be doing.
Advice
Be prepared to work long hours and put in the work. The more you dedicate yourself, the more you will learn and get out of the experience..
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Finance Intern
June - August 2018 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the fast paced nature of the work. I felt that i learned a lot about finance from a banking perspective and acquired great experience.
What I wish was different
I wish i would have had more exposure to a client-facing role.
Advice
It was an excellent opening to the world of wall street. Take as much initiative and opportunities possible. During an internship, think of ways that you can improve processes that the company currently utilizes to make it easier and ultimately shorten it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. It is the best way to understand something that you may not at first.
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Markets Intern
June - September 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
There were many opportunties to network and to get to know seniors in the industry. There were a lot of projects and many opportunities to work with other interns.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change a thing!
Advice
Work hard and stay curious!
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Sophomore Leadership Program
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The culture and the rotational structure of the program.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had known more about the different divisions within the rotations before I began my internship.
Advice
Building your network across divisions is one of the most important opportunities you'll have in this internship.
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Analyst
July 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Working at Citi has been great. It is a very friendly and team-oriented environment. I have been given the opportunity to learn and a lot and make some meaningful contributions. Most people who work here are very approachable and willing to help and teach what they know.
What I wish was different
I wish that the training was more thorough. I feel like I learned a lot but there are still a lot of things about Citi and Treasury and Trade Solution (where I work) that I don’t understand and I’m having to learn on my own.
Advice
People at Citi are very willingness to help and answer your questions, but you must be proactive! Reach out to as many people as you can and try to network and get as much information from them as possible.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Long Island City, NY
What I liked
Rotational Program where I could experience strategy as well as software engineering.
What I wish was different
Didn’t think I had a great contribution as a software engineering intern based on the short time frame and lack of projects I could work on.
Advice
Not structured, but the people there care greatly about your own personal career trajectory and are willing to help you learn.
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Sales and Trading Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The location, having a big intern class, the compensation and housing
What I wish was different
The work/life balance, the timeline for recruiting
Advice
The early timelines for recruiting inhibited me from exploring other career options, so be sure to explore even after accepting an internship offer.
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EO&T Leadership Development Program Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The network I created for myself at Citi was eager to see me learn and succeed in the program. I enjoyed that the EO&T LDP Summer Analysts were paired with EO&T LDP Full-Time Analysts for a Peer Mentorship Program in addition to being paired with a Senior Leader in EO&T for a Senior Mentorship Program. Weekly Lunch & Learn's were also helpful in discovering other opportunities in EO&T.
What I wish was different
Advice
You get out of this internship (and any other internship for that matter), what you put into it. Raise your hand and ask to learn more or do more.
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Global information security analyst
June - August 2018 • Irving, TX
What I liked
There's a lot of opportunities to network. There's also a lot of areas within gis to move around and find what best fits you. They have an awesome cafeteria and free gym on campus.
What I wish was different
Some people did not click well with their position or manager, so the matching system is sometimes flawed and people don't get an accurate experience.
Advice
They interview in September and October (2017) for summer (2018) etc, so make sure to get in early. Network and go to career fairs.
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Analyst (Investment Banking)
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Challenging yet supportive environment. You’re surrounded by intelligent people, and you’re encouraged to talk to everyone and learn as much as possible during the internship.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Operations Analyst Intern
July - August 2020 • Getzville, NY
What I liked
The information being received everyday.
What I wish was different
Getting to go into the office
Advice
Be bold, always connect with people and be vocal. You will not get anything that you don’t ask for.
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Summer Technology Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The work environement, people and pay were really positive experiences.
What I wish was different
Better software projects
Advice
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Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Breadth of the work that I had done, the people I worked with, the work life balance.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more opportunities to collaborate with other interns on projects I was working on. I felt very sectioned off from other interns.
Advice
Stay calm and don't overthink your work. You are prepared from your coursework and there is no problem you aren't capable of solving. Don't get hung up on the little things and be distracted from the big picture
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Finance Summer Associate
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Structured Rotational Program that set Summer Associate candidates up for success.
What I wish was different
The internship had a opportunity to come back part time until full time role began.
Advice
Show through work ethic and networking that as a Summer Associate you fit within the corporate structure at Citi and you genuinely want to come back full time.
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Summer Analyst
June 2017 - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved my boss (a williams alum who really took me under her wing), living in NYC, and doing a job that paid well and provided me with the opportunity of full time employment after graduation.
What I wish was different
Finance was not the right industry for me, and I often felt uncomfortable in the work environment due to the constant time pressure and male dominant space of the office.
Advice
Really research the finance industry and what it is like to work there. Don’t just go into an internship like this because it’s easy or because it’s what all of your friends have been doing.
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Sophomore Leadership Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere at Citi. It was very welcoming, collaborative, and innovative.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Analyst
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The people I worked with and the skills I learned.
What I wish was different
The hours could have been a bit better, but as it was investment banking, overall it was palatable!
Advice
Have an open mind and be ready to work really hard. Know what you're getting into - do your research!
