Operations Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. It is a great opportunity to trial the industry, get a feel for the firm and your specific role. Beyond your day to day there is a training series through out the program as well as sessions with senior leaders and plenty of networking opportunities.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The culture at GS is incredibly supportive. It is a relationship-based organisation with a flat structure. This can be rewarding if you're a subject matter expert as you'll have more senior colleagues coming to you for advice and vice versa. I was able to meet with 20+ individuals across the firm to learn about their role and experiences.

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

    • This was the best part of this internship. Where you are proactive guidance is handed to you.

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

    • Some days were jam packed, other days were slower as my work was project-based and required checking before moving on to the next steps however you are encouraged to network and meet with people across the business so on days that were quieter I took advantage of this opportunity.

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

    • I was given ownership of two real-time projects and with guidance I led this work.

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

    • I definitely improved my data analysis skills, report writing, networking skills and professionalism through this internship. On a softer side I learnt to think on my feet and apply what I have learnt quickly.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is friendly, inviting and easy to adapt to. Sociable but dependent on the team.

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

    • Very well organised. It was quite structured and no two weeks were the same in terms of what I learnt and did.

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

    • Far more than I expected as an intern. I felt as if I wanted to be here they wanted me here too.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing - it is a great place to start a career for anyone.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we regularly went for drinks as an intern group.

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

    • London is expensive but the internship compensation is manageable. The most expensive element being rent.

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

    • There is so much to see and do in central London and places like Covent Garden and Soho are a 15-30 minute walk from work.

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

    • Definitely - there are opportunities to get involved in affinity networks that host their own events and there are sports teams as well as volunteering opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations

London

August 2017

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