anyone go through the interview ? how is it ? i heard after probation the title is assistant manager, it is true ? anyone working in Citibank ? any comment ?

What's teh pay like?

Only thing I can confirm is the title, as I seen it on my friend's business card.
But Citibank working culture is well known for being very competitive and demanding.

i heard the starting pay is RM 3500 for citi GE program... i just want to know how the working environment, after the program, we choose our own department or they will arrange for us ?

of course they will arrange it for you

how if i dun like it ? u work in Citibank ?

izzit a must to study finance course if want to work at bank ??

Not to sure how it works for Citibank, but in most cases programme like these don't give you the option to change. Unless you're really outstanding or you can justify your reason. A simple "I prefer that" doesn't work any more these days.

Not really. These banks accept a variety of degree holder into their bank. Basically they look for people who fit their profile. However unless you're dealing with very specific jobs in the bank, then yes you may require or they would prefer people with finance back ground.

from the description, i think this is a sales position ..

wut description?

its in jobstreet ..
go search for it ..

Hm... the one on their website says otherwise(that look pretty promising). Anyway if you're looking for a good starting platform with a bank. Citibank pretty good on top of that the GE programme don't just hire any tom d*** and harry.

Citi Malaysia Graduate Executive Program for Fresh Graduate.

Starting Salary = RM3500

6 months probation period and after that you can assume your title as assistant manager level Q

Let me guess....you got hired from Graduan Australia...me too!

Melbourne or Sydney?

Melbourne...got interviewed by the young guy

Anyone who got the job wants to share?hee.

im looking in working in this company as well..i gonna graduate on this april..do they really observe into the academic parts only?or cocuricular activities as well?

From what I know, Citibank only hired for overseas graduate for graduate executive position

really? if that so,all local grads cant dream of applying la...ayoo...

Anyone go thru the Graduate Executive Programme interview before?Is it

very hard for the interview? Got any asessment and how many stages of the

interview?When wil this programme start this year?Is it they only choose

oversea graduate for this programme?Hope to get reply soon. Thanks!!

anyone from the MA program? is there any difference between the GE and MA program besides than the qualification required by both programs?

Hello!

Quick question, when you guys applied for the program did you address your application to a specific person or just to the general HR department?

Thanks a lot!

I applied for this position like late Dec/ early jan
And only today i got the call from citibank...

the lady who called me very friendly indeed
as i told her 'well im actly accepted job offer from some other company for like 2 months alrd'
Guess what she replies?
'yea i expected that as well! it would be abnormal if you hvnt got yourself a job yet! anyway............'

i was like wow that is not what i expected to hear from her!
i tot she would be like 'in that case happy working' blablabla kinda shit
instead, she asked me to reconsider their offer and gv them a call back and make arrangement for interview some of these days!

i must say that im really impressed of the feedback, maybe that's the citi culture or spirit?

to all jobseekers, just send over your resume thru citi website or jobstreet, that's fine enough. but yall might need wait for more than 2 weeks, so dont put much hope in the beginning. like in my case, i was really caught in surprise!

goodluck yall!

hi ppl..i am just wondering, whether the GE programme only take in applicants who graduated from overseas?

I applied in November, they called today.

I would say both local and oversea. Be confident. Send in your resume even if you're local graduate. You won't loss anything if they don't hire you

orite thx for the advice! appreciate it alot

arrghh.. you applied in nov only got called today..
sigh i applied in feb.. i'll be called june? ahaha

i had a miscall and a voice mail from citibank hr, darn it, i dun wan to miss it!

k89
when you applied??
you from local uni or overseas?

i applied it on the 29 of jan, and i am from local uni.

gawhhh...
i applied after cny.. damn...
i didnt get a call.. haih..

I've got a call from Citibank this week as well. I'm thinking why not give it a shot even though I already have offer from another bank for the same program. No harm trying.

This post has been edited by andrew_toh33: Mar 23 2011, 01:04 AM

I got a call from Citibank as well. I told them ive already signed on with Microsoft and they asked what position and everything. Then they told me they paid 3.5k and asked me to come in for an interview. I said Im more interestd to work in Microsoft and she asked me to just come in and speak with the interviewer to just check out the job a little. They were very persistent, but in a good way.

I applied 3 weeks ago, btw and i got the call today. I guess this is all based on luck, aye? Also, I'm a local graduate from Taylor's

nice..
you applied from the website rite..
gawhh.. issit because i got only 2nd upper
haih..
can you pass me the hr mail?

hi hamsterr88, i am also onli a second upper graduate from local uni. Juz be positive, who knows they will call u in the afternoon? ^^

haha.. i guess mine is not coming in anymore lolx..
good luck to everyone else =)

i applied yesterday night. Citibank just called me for interview next week.

omg...
serious..
whoa.. cool..

seems like their 'new intake' just re-open! XD

what major are you guys in?
I have got 9 papers exemptions in ACCA plus passed 4/5 Professional Papers. Can I apply?

Yea I would also like to ask the same question, is there a difference? Salary wise? Career scope wise? Any insight would be helpful

wow so fast? mind to tell us whats ur qualifications?

I just got back from the interview today. (In the previous page, i have posted my initial story as 27tees)

It was difficult. They ask you tough questions and are quick to catch small mistakes. So, if you were to lie, you WILL get caught, although i didnt. Im sure its normal because they must get alot of BS coming from interviewees' mouths.

All in all, it was a tough interview, tough questions asked about my previous experiences, about what i like about citibank, about the banking industry and so on. But as long as you dont fabricate any information in your CV, youll be fine or you WILL get caught out.

The interview lasted 1 and a half hours and i he told me that it went good and told me a salary that is different from 3.5k (dont knw if he tells everyone that). Hope this helps some of you prepare for your upcoming interviews. Good luck!

What do you mean by tough questions about your previous experiences? Care to give an example?

Just curious, would you leave Microsoft if Citibank offers you this position?

hahah.. how is the salary different wise.. better or worst =)
what qualifications do you guys possess.. mind to share..
i hold a bachelor of business and my fren's a masters in risk management.. but we didnt get any call back =(

hi guys

i am a GE in Citibank...I can tell you that Citibank Marketing is planning to expand the program so we're definitely hiring more GEs

To answer the main question...You do not have to be a foreign grad to be a GE but I can say that 90% of my fellow GEs are foreign grads (ALL have 2nd upper and above results).

They are looking for dynamic fresh grads who MUST speak good English and MUST be able to do presentations well.

You are expected to be a fast learner and work through tight deadlines

If you enjoy marketing, I recommend it but be prepared for long hours if the project u are working on demands it.

Hi kycha, I am having my interview next tuesday. I juz wanna ask if the GE program is a rotational program or we have to choose a department to work in? Thx ^^

Its a rotational program within a department

For example if you are placed in Cards department, you'll have 2 rotations in either Usage, Retention, Strategy, Merchant, Creative, Rewards, Portfolio

You'll definitely have one rotation in Sales to learn what the man on the ground faces

a final rotation in backroom ops - risk, legal, IT

should be about 16-17 months all in all

I got a call today morning too! But I can't remember the HR lady's name. Was it May or Amy? I'm really poor at remembering names.

=(

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Added on March 24, 2011, 2:58 pmDear Kycha,

I'm guessing the GE program doesn't rotate you to corporate banking yeah or any other divisions within CitiGroup?

Considering that CitiBank is a consumer bank and this GE program is structured around personal banking etc.

Which means by the end of the program, you will have a full insight in Retail banking.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks Kycha!

This post has been edited by jieyao: Mar 24 2011, 02:58 PM

^ her name should be Mae Leong. She's the learning and organizational development coordinator

Thanks mate! Btw, I'm a super huge guitar fan. I have a guitar signed by all Metallica members. =) Met them in Melbourne last year. =p

Hello all, I have received a call for the interview as well but I have not received the particulars through email yet. May I know if those of you attending the interview next week have already received the email? Thank you in advance!

Noted. Thx again Mae Leong ^^

If I am not mistaken, this GE intake is for the Cards department only.

Nope, I have not received mine either. =S

ive read the this thread and it seems that the GE program is more towards sales & marketing? can anyone clarify this? becoz i too got the invitation for the interview and would like to know more

+_+ my interview is on monday ... i have yet receive email -.- ... low efficiency T.T ...

haha, mine is on tuesday, neither did I get any info from them. Mayb they juz wanna test wat have we prepared in advance withour any info, juz be there on time will do, gud luck! Cheers!

hey there, just letting you all know that i've received the email already. yes, just be there on time and that will do. if you're still worried, you could give them a call/send them an email? all the best!

Sorry for the late reply

The GE program is quite new so currently there's no rotation in Corporate Banking......I don't think there will be for awhile

There's GE programs for Retail, Cards Marketing & Finance Dept (by special request)

I think the bulk of u who are interviewing are studying in the UK right?

Good Luck

I just had interview today ..

GE focuses on consumer banking . As mentioned, there are 4 main departments that you can join. Retail, Card, Operation and technology and Risk management.

Please note that there is always potential that you might be chosen to join MA program if they deem you have potential. MA program involves more towards corporate banking and investment.

Any tips for the interview?
Will be having mine nxt week... Though i need to brush up my interview skills

Are there any of you still waiting?

I sent my application 2 weeks ago, but aside from the confirmation of receiving my resume/cover letter, nothing else yet be it rejection or proceedings to the next stage.

So jasperng, did u get the job on the spot? or there is a 2nd interview or smth like tat?

Can we request for MA program during our GE interview?
Would that be alright? In any case, we do not know our potential yet during our interview...

I wonder if people apply for both GE and MA at the same time :S

You can voice your request. But be sure back it with reason and confidence. =)


dont think so lol

Every single MA i know has a Masters degree

i have masters too but just lack of experience. lol

hi guys! so is there any reply from the hr after your 1st interview?

Does Citi still have a Corporate Banking team? the last time I heard they fired the entire corporate banking team in Malaysia (which was small to begin with) because of the Memory Tech fraud issue. Apprently Senior Mgmt from HK came down to Malaysia and was very upset during the restructuring meeting banging fist and all.....

I got a callback, but i was in a meeting at that time. Im kinda afraid to call the HR back coz i still dont know if i wanna switch jobs or not. Im working in Microsoft now and the working culture is great

hmm how long was that after your 1st interview? how long they took to contact u back?

Less than a week only. Really quick

so have u contact them back and inform whats ur decision?

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Added on April 11, 2011, 12:34 amguys, any news after your 1st interview? anyone???

This post has been edited by Carrick87: Apr 11 2011, 12:34 AM

Hi,


Has anyone being offered a job already in the programme? I am but i am not inform of the pay. If in year 2010 is RM3500, in 2012? Thanks

What's the interview process like? how many stages do you have to go through?

Hello,

How is the interview like? How many stages? Please share..

I have submitted my application last two weeks. I am unable to call up the HR for CITIBANK.

Hey guys, just got a callback after my first interview, gonna be meeting the head of a business function this coming week. Anyone with any idea of what to expect during the interview? As in would they be focusing on personality/interpersonal qualities or would it be more industry based questions, testing your knowledge on the market share, industry trends etc?

Any info would be greatly appreciated, all the best to you all.

can you share with us how was your first interview with citi??
and how long you get reply after send in the resume
thanks!!!

Just wanted to ask if they hire a Masters Degree Holder from Engineering background for any of the positions?