Technology Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved it. I loved the people, the culture and the work!

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

    • I'm very happy with my team - most teams either go out for drinks a couple of nights a week, or have team lunches etc. Everyone is very accommodating.

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

    • If I wanted help, I only just had to ask. You post (report) to your manager all the time, and s/he will give amazing feedback - you've just got to listen and learn

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

    • Very busy. Meetings all the time, but i never stayed late once in the internship.

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

    • They gave me all the responsibility. My performance is up to me, of course you will need help, but you need to ask for it and everyone is willing to accommodate.

    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 have learnt so much during this internship, they really care about your personal development. The amount I've learnt in 10 weeks is amazing!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic, everyone has fun with their job. Obviously it's not perfect, no job is, but most of the time we're having great fun.

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

    • It was really well organised, they provided lots of events with senior partners and MDs for the interns, and we even had a presentation from Lloyd!

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

    • Everything. They gave us training days, they give us access to the GS University, and the people here are fantastic. I've learnt so much by just talking to people around me. Everyone here is just so smart.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I've been recommended for a job, but of course we have to wait on headcounts.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went to the pub most days, always fridays.

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

    • Really depends where you live.

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

    • Not great, but there's the tube so it's never far away

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

    • There are opportunities, but they're not readily available. you need to go searching for the,

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

August 2013

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