Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The best training program ever, the internship is focused more on learning about different divisions (thanks to the rotation system) and getting to know various aspects of the job. Only enthusiasm and willingness to learn are expected and no question is wrong to be asked.

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

    • The culture is very focused on appreciation and every task done receives recognition. No matter how busy the teams are, people are always interested in getting to know the interns and willing to spend time with them explaining the context of the firm and providing useful advice.

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

    • The teams are very attentive at every level. It is easy to reach out to people at any level of the hierarchy and the firm structures the experience with assigned buddies and mentors. Senior bankers take the initiative to reach out to interns.

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

    • The workflow is manageable due to company strong efforts, however it is unpredictable (down time periods / intense periods come in waves) due to the very nature of the business.

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

    • The degree of responsibility is adjusted to readiness of individuals and there is no limit if someone has strong background. However, short time spent in one team limits the amount of responsibility possible to be assumed compared to longer placements (it requires some time to gain trust of the team as a new joiner).

    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 best training program ever, offers intense learning of technical skills and broad overview of the industry. Most importantly, the working style teaches strong communication and teamwork skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly teams, open and inclusive attitude and strict meritocracy. Good balance between task and people orientation. Everyone works very hard for the common goal.

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

    • Well thought out structure of the internship with collective effort of HR and employees to guide interns through the process, offer them as diverse exposure as possible and be receptive in case of any concerns.

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

    • Priceless training, both structured (a week of training before joining the first team + training scheduled throughout the remaining weeks) and on the job (employees happy to devote time to teach interns best practices).

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Competitive process which requires establishing good relations with multiple decision makers. The feedback is delivered throughout the internship to help guide the interns as to what needs to be accomplished to maximize chance for a full time job offer. Final decision to be announced some time after the internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Large intern group from very diverse backgrounds makes for a great experience and plenty of social opportunities. Fellow interns are an inspiring batch due to hiring policy focused on gathering a varied group of people.

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

    • London is a very expensive place to live in, however the company makes up for it by organizing socializing opportunities for interns.

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

    • "When you are bored of London, you are bored of life."

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

    • The company organizes very interesting additional opportunities, however one should expect work to constitute major part of the experience.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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