Spring Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • This insight internship is the best way to get to know more about the culture of the firm, what the employees do and whether it is the right fit for you.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt that my contributions to projects we worked on was valued. This was very important for me because it made me feel connected to my team mates and the firm.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was a lot of support. I sometimes felt that the whole firm had been geared towards providing assistance for us. I was amazed at the caliber of people who were willing to meet up with me to discuss any issues I wanted.

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

    • I have gained invaluable insight into the nuances and workings of the investment banking world and this will be very critical in the progression of my career in the finance industry.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was very structured. I was impressed by how much thought and effort was put into the organization of this internship.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The people in the firm were very passionate about what they did. This gave a sense of people to me because I knew I was on the right path to joining a firm with a vision.

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

    • The firm invested a lot not only into providing training and development for the interns but also just making sure that their two week stay will be a pleasurable and memorable one.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The insight internship made me perfectly understand what an analyst at Goldman Sachs does on a day to day basis.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The culture of the firm was so obvious that you could almost feel it. This is a very cohesive firm and all the employees are bonded by a very strong culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • What we learnt in the internship is specifically meant to enable us determine if the firm is a right fit for the interns and whether the interns are a right fit for the firm.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Yeah, I was given more than enough compensation for this internship.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yeah, there were actually too many networking opportunities.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were very informative and fun.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yeah, we had the chance to personally meeting a lot of employees to discuss issues concerning both work and their personal lives.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely, this is the best way to know if the finance industry is meant for you.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016

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