This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. Sometimes stressful. Often intense. Always exciting.

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Name: Kevin Cheng

Title: Analyst

Education: BS Economics, The Wharton School; BSE Computer Science, Univ. of Pennsylvania

Program: Sales & Trading

Level: analyst

Region: North America

If asked about your career at a dinner party, how would you describe it?: Sometimes stressful. Often intense. Always exciting.
How has Citi supported your career development?: The firm makes a tremendous effort to find the best fit for you, both in terms of your skills and your interests. This is due in part to the rotational structure of the analyst program, which exposes you to many different parts of the business and gives you maximum visibility. Consequently, you end up in a group that you are excited to be a part of and able to perform well in.
What advice would you offer prospective candidates on transitioning from school to the workplace?: Be prepared to work hard. But don't let this sound discouraging; hard work is much more palatable when the work is interesting and you enjoy the company of those you work with. Put an emphasis on learning. Make sure that you learn something from every experience. Ask lots of questions. This is the best way of learning and showing you have an interest in your work.
What do you enjoy doing outside work?: Running, poker, photography, reading, golf.

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