Operations Industrial Placement Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Your experience is what you make it - there is always something to join in with you just need to be ready to put yourself out there. Overall, I had a great experience and gained a strong network of colleague and friends

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

    • Regular reviews and catch ups allowed me to know how i was doing and my colleagues opinions in a constructive manner.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management are always happy to take time out and catch up with interns, managers are also happy to give feedback when requested if you have been working on projects with them.

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

    • Roles vary widely across the firm, with my first role being extremely busy and very fast paced but after rotation I was in a team that was half BAU and half projects.

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

    • Responsibility is given to all interns immediately, this will grow as you prove yourself and your capabilities to ensure you aren't overloaded.

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

    • GS has allowed me to present, train and lead projects. This skills learnt and workshops available mean you are able to constantly grow within your placement year

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Office atmosphere was friendly but fast paced - you are encouraged to be yourself

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

    • After summer interns leave, the work placement is quite an independent programme as you take on the responsibility of an analyst

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm is willing to invest in you - you just have to seek and ask for the opportunities.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a few firm arranged intern events and these stop once the summer interns leave. Most people socialised with their teams as opposed to other interns - there is a good social scene amongst teams and sub divisions

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2016

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