Interview Advice and Tips

Thinking about the best way to prepare for your interview and excel in the process? Our team of recruiters from around the world share their best tips for landing your dream job at Citi.

Allyssa

Allyssa

APAC BCMA Recruitment Lead

Take time and connect with people in the industry and/or the company you’re interviewing at to understand more about the company, culture and open roles. Read the Wall Street Journal or other financial magazines regularly.

Ishaan

Ishaan

Campus Recruiter

Remember that there is always a requirement for the role that you may have not been exposed to in the past. In that instance, focus on a plan of action to bridge the gap in your current skillset.

Emily

Emily

Campus Recruiter

Keep it succinct, and seek feedback from others. This should be a living document, so be sure to keep things up to date and continue to revise and refine.

Loyedson

Loyedson

Recruiting Officer

Wear professional and comfortable attire that you feel your best in and take time to listen to your favorite songs!

Devika

Devika

Campus Recruiter

Consistency! Use the same date/location format throughout the entire resume, double check all spacing and alignments and update all verb tenses to reflect roles that are in the present vs past.

Irene

Irene

Latin America Campus Recruiter

It is important to be ahead of time; test devices if the interview is virtual, make sure there is no background noise and always be yourself.

Michelle

Michelle

Campus Recruiter

I recommend having copies of your resume on hand and bringing a notebook and a pen so you can write down notes during the interview (this will also aid in a thoughtful follow-up note to the interviewer).

Eloy

Eloy

Officer, Campus Talent Acquisition

If you’re going to include a headshot photo, make sure it’s professional and avoid using a selfie. Use a recent photo, choose a professional outfit, and take care of your grooming.

Noémi

Noémi

Senior IT Recruiter

I personally like if the candidate adds some personal info as well (eg. hobbies) to the resume – it could be a good starting point in the interview to break the ice.

Viviana

Viviana

Latin America Campus Recruiter

Believe in yourself! If you don’t believe that you are the best candidate for the job, no one will.

Jared

Jared

Ireland Senior Campus Recruiter

Be yourself - don’t go into an interview and try to show the assessors and interviewers what you think they want. Show your personality, ask questions, and talk about topics that interest you.

Wen Hua

Wen Hua

Campus Recruiter

Remember that an interview is as much an opportunity for you to assess the company and role, as much as it is for the interviewers an assessment of you as a candidate.