Summer Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really could not have asked for a better internship and I feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity.

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

    • My team was absolutely amazing.

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

    • My manager was very supportive.

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

    • Some days were a bit slow as I was lacking work but when I was busy I really enjoyed myself.

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

    • I wish I would have been given a bit more responsibility, but doing a few day-to-day tasks here and there did make me feel good.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think I learned more during my internship than I will ever learn at university and I feel that I will very much be at an advantage now.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great, nice and professional.

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

    • The internship was very well organised by HCM.

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

    • We were given great training sessions at the start of the internship as an insight into the division we were in.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • My reviews have been great so I really hope to be offered the graduate job...fingers crossed.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns and workplacements became great friends, I've really met some great people here.

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

    • It was fine.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I did not explore the nightlife as much.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are sports clubs and other networks that people can get involved in, I know many people that did.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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