Summer Analyst Review

It was fine. I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the business, learn how to network and learn the communication skills required to succeed. I didn't enjoy the day-to-day work that I did or feel suited to the role at all. I am glad I had the opportunity to try it out though.

Some colleagues were friendly and most people would aim to find time for me. During my presentations everyone listened and asked questions and gave encouragement. At times my ideas were ignored or I was treated as someone who would do the work noone else wanted to. Sometimes my questions were ignored.

Managers gave me lots of support. I had weekly meetings where I was told to talk to more people and sell myself to the company. She taught me how to make people aware how much I wanted the job and this would have been useful advice if I had wanted the job.

I rarely did anything

I was given a project where I did the ground-work for the Women in Finance Charter. This was a massive responsibility as it will be published online and I really loved getting involved. I then moved team as part of a rotation and I had very little responsibility, although some of the work was OK.

I learnt how to be more communicative and how to network. This is a great skill and I think it will get me far in a future career. Goldman encourage this to such a hyperbolic level that I feel like even if I take away a few points, I will come across as helpful, confident and communicative.

Everyone was really friendly and fun. There was a lot of office chatter and everyone felt comfortable talking about all sorts of non-work things in front of me. People brought snacks to share and people offered me tea. I really liked everyone in the office. We were mid-way to moving into a new building so it got quieter but that couldn't be helped.

i rarely met other interns. I was never invited to socials. To be honest I didn't do much and the emphasis seemed to be on networking and selling myself. People did know there were interns in the building and were receptive when I reached out. We got to meet the EMEA head of HCM and presented a mini project to senior members of HCM and I thought this was well-organised and a good idea.

Mostly left alone.

It didn't suit me at all. i felt over-qualified to start where I would start (which would be fine, everyone has to start somewhere and prove themselves) and the career progression seemed to take several years before I would be able to make an impact on the department I was in.

Perhaps there was. I was in HR and they considered us a lower class of employee. I was not invited to socials or networking events. One time, I was asked if 'refer a friend' would appeal to my fellow interns. I said I'd have many people to refer. They sent the email out to everyone except me

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Never went out other then with my own friends

I was in HR and they considered us a lower class of employee. I was not invited to socials or networking events. One time, I was asked if 'refer a friend' would appeal to my fellow interns. I said I'd have many people to refer. They sent the email out to everyone except me