Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • During my stay with the firm I felt that I am making a real contribution. The culture of the firm attracts amazing individuals and the opportunity to interact with experienced professionals on a daily basis was incredible.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Every talk started with the intern class being congratulated for getting our positions. Every day we were reminded that being a part of the firm, even as interns, means that we are the best possible candidate for the task that we are given.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Due to the flat structure of the company interns sit shoulder to shoulder with their managers. This allows for seeing exactly what it is that they do on a day-to-day basis and learn from their experience.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Workload was manageable, but more demanding compared to my previous exposure to university projects.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The internship projects we were given were actual bussiness problems that require a solution. The impact of some of the projects was global.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The emphasis during the internship was put on soft skills, not technical skills. Ability to learn new things, admit mistakes, and seek appropriate guidance are some examples.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • People were friendly and professional.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The timeline of the projects was clearly defined in advance.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • From exposure to the culture to actual training seminars and online courses, I learned something new every day.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is where I want to start my career.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We were brought together for seminars and for networking events.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is an expensive city. The firm compensation was enough to provide a comfortable life, but some savings are required for the first month, before the first salary is received.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Extremely diverse.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A wide range of networks and groups exist within the company, like support groups, religious groups, and spots groups.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2015

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