IBD Spring Week Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • The first week primarily involved training in accounting and valuation techniques, as well as the fundamental functions of divisions within Investment Banking. This was interspersed with keynote speakers from various parts of Goldman Sachs. The second week had a stronger focus on networking and group work, including pitching and presenting 2 separate case studies.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • - Networking - Technical Analysis - Teamworking Skills


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • Networking within various divisions gave me an insight to the different roles that operate within the business. My understanding of the Goldman Sachs business model also improved due to the insightful talks held by senior staff.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Excellent, everyone was open to provide insight and guidance. The general workplace culture was totally inclusive and progressive.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience, placing it as the best professional event I have ever attended.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Goldman Sachs Group
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Goldman Sachs Group to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Goldman Sachs Group
  • Understand the core values that are sought after by Goldman Sachs.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2021


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