Goldman Sachs IBD Spring Week Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Great Insight week, learnt a lot

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They put a lot of time into the programme. Employees from various business lines do work, MDs take time out and partners come to talk too.

    4/5

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

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There's a busy timetable but it's very diverse

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • In IBD you can't work shadow but you are given a couple of case studies which you must prepare and present in groups

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • You recieve 2 days of technical training, case studies etc so you really learn alot

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Grad recruitment were really organised

    4/5

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

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • You may recieve a straight offer, interview or you can reapply for a summer internship

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • 4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • 3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • 4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2012


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