Citibank is one of the world's leading banks with the top HNI Clients(High Net Worth Individuals) in their bag. For B-School students who aim to start a career in the field of banking and Finance, Citibank can be a stepping stone for many B-School graduates, moreover provide them with an upper-hand in their careers ahead. Wondering how to crack all steps leading to interning at your dream company and bagging a PPO as well! A student from Goa Institute of Management gives insight on how to go about your preparation and the do’s-and-don’ts during the job placements in a B-school.
Summary of this video:
Radha Thali is currently pursuing her PGDM in Finance at Goa Institute of Management. Radha did her summer internship at Citibank as a financial analyst and also converted the PPO. She gives us an overview of all the processes involved from the interview process to executing tasks, and preparation of the final internship presentation.
Radha discusses how Goa Institute of Management helped them in preparing for the summer internship and ultimately crack the PPO. Whether it is the teamwork that Goa Institute of Management induces in its students through activities taking place over the year or specific focus given to students interested in a particular domain, Goa Institute of Management helps in providing the best industry exposure to its students through the PGDM programme.
Here are a few key takeaways from Radha’s interview that all aspiring Banking and Finance students must keep in mind:
1. Do thorough research about the organization and job profiles before you start interning.
2. Make sure you put forward your strengths and weaknesses during the interview process.
3. Brush up your Excel skills before starting your job or internship.
4. Get an understanding of what your profile entails.
5. Try to put in extra hours for academics and during your internship.
6. Don’t hesitate in clearing your doubt about a task from your superiors.
7. Start jotting down pointers for your final presentation as you start interning.