I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Citi (London, England) in Jun 2009
Interview
sent my cv to citigroup HR with covering letter, got a telephone interview about a month after, with 3 people interviewing me, asking me funny questions, i prepared myself properly for the interview.
i believe the main person who interviewed me had a small knowledge of the banking industry, because of the 'silly' questions she was asking me(although i was very polite with her).
not saying that bcoz i didnt get the job, but bcoz of the type of questions she was asking me.
some HR officers have no knowledge of the industry they are working in. they just are plain and bland HR officers with no specialisation.
i have 6 years relevant experience in banking and just graduated with Merit with a Master in Banking, at least i know a little bit of what am talking about.
Clear, well structured with extensive engagement from talent acquisition team and hiring manager. There were 3 stages, each getting into more details and example of work. Overall feedback is positive as I enjoyed the conversations.
3rd rounds interviews
First with HR
Second with two managers
Final round with Director
The questions are quite direct and sharp.
And the atmosphere is serious, especially Citi is retreating from Taiwan
The interviewers asked insightful questions that challenged my understanding of the role and probed my client relationship skills. The team's enthusiasm for Citibank's mission was contagious, and I felt a genuine connection with their collaborative spirit. The interview left me feeling energized and confident in my ability to build strong relationships and contribute to Citibank's success.
