Pros
Now there are fewer, but in the past it was a well respected firm with much opportunity, Again, in the past there were classes that helped employees gain understanding of the business and specialty areas such as advertising and marketing. Since they are a global firm, it may provide additional opportunities for individuals who want varied and international experiences. It is critical to ensure that you are in tune with your management and that you have the support of your supervisor as it is a large organization and it is possible to get lost in the maze of the politics
Cons
As in any organization, who your boss is, is critical - at Citi -that changed often so it is very important to help ensure that you have the support of your immediate boss and others. It is a large organization and as in any organization, politics can be tricky. It also might be difficult to navigate the organization if you are new and do not have someone to help guide you, that is another reason why your boss is a key player in your success. The current environment will also make it more difficult to feel good about what you are doing when the press is continually hammering the organization.