Securities Summer Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Interns are treated extremely well and have the opportunity to learn from a huge number of employees at all levels of seniority. The rotational nature of the programme is unique and facilitates exposure to a wider range of businesses than other internships in the sector.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I always had something to work on, and all employees were more than willing to give up their time to speak to me about their role.

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Guidance is offered to the level you require it but the programme rewards initiative and independence.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • It varied week by week. Interns should expect to work similar hours to the employees.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Not through fault of the company but rather due to lack of the required certification to add value.

    1/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My presentation skills have improved through the internship, and I have received a lot of valuable advice along the way

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Whilst employees were often busy, they always made time for interns.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The structure of the programme was largely well thought out but towards the end of the internship it fell away somewhat.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Two days of external vendor training, as well at 8 days of briefings on the businesses across the floor. Once on the rotations, employees took time away from their work to help us with projects and teach us core principles.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare/Dental

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • An exceptional opportunity that almost all interns offered a job will accept.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Interns always met up at the end of the week

    4/5

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

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Good but expensive. We didn't really want to go out much; weekends were better spent resting

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • A community service project, but no sports teams which was a slight disappointment.

    1/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2019


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