Summer Analyst Review

I had a fantastic time during my internship. The internship was well structured with clearly defined timelines and activities that helped hone my soft and technical skills. I worked two different rotations with amazing people who were keen on helping me learn as much as possible and have a great time.

I felt very valued and included. My intern colleagues treated me with respect at all times. They were open-minded and valued my opinion and ideas whenever I had to express them. My team members were equally acknowledged my views at all times and made me feel like a valuable member of the team.

Management and supervisors were very supportive of me throughout my time at the firm. The firm gave each intern a buddy and a mentor. My buddy was my go-to person for everything I needed and every question I needed answers to. My mentor provided guidance regarding my assigned tasks, interest areas and discussions about my career path which helped me stay motivated and focused.

The firm provides all the requisite resources to have a balanced life as an intern. The firm has an array of fitness and wellness services for workers that ensures that everyone is performing at their best while maintaining a healthy lifestyle However, I enjoy being busy and having significant responsibilities, therefore I kept myself engaged at all times and ensured that I was adding value to the firm.

I was given significant responsibility right at the onset, which is very unique about Goldman Sachs. As an intern, I was regarded as a full-time employee in all respects. I was entrusted with tasks that were of high importance and critical to the team and given the requisite authority, people and tools to carry them out.

During the internship, I gained significant soft and technical skills. I honed my critical thinking, analytical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. I equally gained excel and presentation skills which are crucial skills for professionals in the investments industry. I believe that these skills will prove very valuable in my investment management career in the future.

The atmosphere in the office was always a positive one. You would always find people engaging in very interesting conversations while working. Even though the people are high performers and smart, everyone made time to engage and touch base with other people, which made the environment very relaxing and conducive for work.

The internship was very well structured. On the first day we were given an outline showing all the activities planned for the internship, the moderators and the timelines. This made it very easy to prep ahead of sessions. Changes to the schedule were communicated ahead of time to prevent inconveniences.

The company invests a significant amount of resources to train and develop interns and provide all the guidance and support needed to pursue one's goal. The company provided training opportunities through varied sessions organized internally or through third-party vendors. This was aimed at equipping interns with the skillset and attitude that will make them successful at their jobs.

Future employment prospects at Goldman Sachs are very appealing. The company has a broad array of employment benefits and programs that ensures that employees have a balanced life. Moreover, there is an attractive conversion rate from the summer internship into full-time roles due to the level of investment in training and related activities.

There was a good social scene amongst fellow interns. All interns were very open-minded, respectful had great composure. Therefore, most interns got along very well with other interns and built strong relationships within that short space of time. My intern colleagues communicated clearly, voiced out their opinions while respecting others' view.

I lived in Finsbury Park during the intersnhip. Cost of living was not very exhorbitant compared to cost of socialising. Tickets for lots of scenery and fun places were usually at the high end. Cost of electronics and transportation were equally high, however groceries were much cheaper, making it easy to enjoy a good meal for far less.

Nightlife at Finsbury Park was not extraordinary even though it is the home to most of the major summer concerts in London due to its vast parks. Most nights were quiet with only a few outdoor places showing signs of fun. There are not many fun things to do at night.

There were numerous opportunities to engage in firmwide events and division specific events aimed at helping interns destress and recharge while learning a great deal. We embarked onall-day community service project at the Acadia during the internship. This helped us do engage with other interns from other divisions, work and have fun together on non-work related tasks.