Securities Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Given alot of responsibility quickly.

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

    • Most colleagues have time for you/ help you.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Many different levels of people to help guide you, plus HR very helpful

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

    • Very busy - but on interesting work and never too much that I couldn't do it

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

    • Answering phones, making prices, being involved. Very good!

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

    • I did not do a finance related degree.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • Very fast-paced and punchy but everyone very nice.

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

    • Nothing to mention because it was very good.

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

    • Everyone had so much time to help you with any problems you were having - plus they were active in coming and finding out how you were doing.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Suggestions of a future return - not yet confirmed.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Long hours and early starts meant big nights out were occasional.

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

    • Middle of London is very expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Middle of London is very good.

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

    • Gym etc had run clubs/fitness classes, not seen much else though

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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