Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really exciting and interesting work.

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

    • Everyone here is nice and takes the time to speak to the interns.

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

    • There is a rather extensive mentorship and buddy system that supports all the interns.

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

    • Most days I was pretty busy, but there were a few slow days, which I didn't have a project for.

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

    • Depends on the desk, but much of the work is actually done for clients.

    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 will learn here more about global finance and business than you will ever learn in a class.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People are very nice, but this is a busy place.

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

    • The system is very well established and well run.

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

    • Everyone, even senior leadership, takes a time to meet with and give advice to the interns. Desks that are interested in hiring the interns will start training them for their job while on the program.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They look to hire most of the interns.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns were great and most of us went out together.

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

    • London is expensive.

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

    • The office is in the center of London, so going anywhere from the office is convenient.

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

    • The hours are pretty long to be doing a ton of outside activities, but there were opportunities including community service.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2013

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