Spring Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Gave a very good overview of the bank's culture and a glimpse into what it would be like to work there.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • All members of staff were made accessible whether they were an Analyst to Co-CEO and Chairman

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Received excellent training and guidance from external trainer and analysts.

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

    • Gives my degree a lot more direction, in that I know what I want to do when I have graduated.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Although we were not allowed much hands on work due to confidentiality and regulation, we were still given projects to work on in teams.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very laid back and fun, interns arranged dinners and nights out together, beyond the office.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm are willing to invest massively in individuals they deem to have potential. They provide on-going training and development opportunities and various mobility programs to allow their employees to progress in their careers.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Gave a very broad insight into the daily tasks of full time analysts, but enticing enough to want a place on the much-coveted summer analyst programme.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We received many talks about the bank's culture and this culture was evident throughout the programme where the employees exemplified it day-to-day.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I met various employees at the bank that had taken different routes into IB and having these people as a contact is really helpful in narrowing down career choices.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel, accommodation were all paid. We were also paid for the 2 weeks we spent in the firm.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • At least 4 networking events each week allows for a wide network to be established.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Drinks and food were provided at each networking event. One such event was an American-style carnival in that vendors provided popcorn, candy floss and ice-cream.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • There are sports teams, different affinity networks and much much more.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Very lucky to have been part of such a programme as I feel my confidence grew as a result and it is great experience for the CV to secure future internships and grad roles.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2013

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