Technology Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very structured and well thought out programme

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

    • As well as getting on with work, there was lots of general talk and generally just making sure I was ok with what I had been given.

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

    • I had 2 reviews whilst I was there. In addition to this I met with my manager weekly to discuss any issues that I may of been facing and how I would over come these.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Good balance between social events/training and work

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was responsible for creating a whole GUI - it was my own and I was in charge of it start to finish

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt more programming in 10 weeks than 2 years..

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere within my team and my extended team was very good. Both professionally and socially.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was set up before we arrived with a schedule. All events were well planned and thought out.

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

    • I had 4 trainings in my first week whilst I was there. Some of these were a day, some of these were 3 hours.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. After working there for 10 weeks and understanding the possibilities available to you to enhance and develop yourself I believe the prospects at GS are high.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, both organised by interns separately and GS.

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

    • Socialising was excellent - lots of bars and pubs. London is always expensive.

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

    • Very good, not too far to get to clubs as well.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We had a charity day whilst we were there which also incorporated team building skills.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Information Technology

London

September 2012

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