Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very stimulating environment.

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

    • Interns are given the same level of respect and attention as any other employee

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

    • Everyone always willing to help

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

    • Some days were extremely busy, but most of the time the balance was just right

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

    • The right amount of responsibility overall - enough to make me feel valued. Sometimes I was pushed to get out of my comfort zone, but the team was ready to support if necessary.

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

    • Invaluable set of skills - technical skills, but most importantly soft skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very approachable

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

    • Very well organised, with many sessions to learn more about the firm

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

    • My manager and team were always ready provide training when I needed help

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 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?

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

    • City of London - quite expensive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not extremely lively

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Events organised by the firm and catch ups with colleagues after work

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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