Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it very much, overall the experience was above expectations.

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

    • My colleagues try their best to make each intern feel valued and included, even if the work they are contributing is only minor.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • As long as you are willing to ask for help, everybody is happy to do so. All kinds of support systems were offered to us from the start.

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

    • Very busy, but it was a good level so that it was challenging but still manageable to do a good job.

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

    • Quite a lot. Although everybody double checks your work, you are given a good amount of ownership and feel like you can think for yourself and add some value.

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

    • In terms of soft skills, I think the internship was extremely helpful. I now feel like I can behave much more comfortably in a professional environment and know how to think through tasks in a structured way.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I really enjoyed the culture, everybody got along very well and people interact in a respectful way.

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

    • Very organized, there was not a single moment where I did not know what I should be doing or find out what I should do. Expectations were also clearly set.

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

    • Very much, with the initial training and later each colleague being willing to walk you through anything you do not understand, it almost felt like you were a full-time employee.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

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

    • Very appealing, only that you realize how much of a work/life balance trade off there is.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Depending on the team, there often were organized drinks or social events.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is extremely expensive and the closer into the city you want to live (office) the more expensive it gets.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is a great city for going out and meeting many young people.

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

    • A few drinks were organized and a community team work event.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2019

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