Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • A lot, great chance to get to know the firm and network. Real job experience.

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

    • Very, opportunity to add value and given responsibility

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

    • Managers were encouraged to spend one to one time with interns and run regular reviews

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

    • Working hours mirrored that of my team, long.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lots of responsibility a day to day job as if a permanent employee

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

    • Not applicable to further studies. But useful experience for any career in financial services

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Relatively fun and friendly environment to work.

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

    • Incredibly well organised

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

    • Very useful skill building sessions and activities

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Very - I have accepted a graduate Job

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good - lots of interns which we were encouraged to get to know

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

    • London as a whole is very expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very lively

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

    • A few

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2017

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