Technology Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it, I learned a lot, not only from the technology point of view but also about finances. Also enjoyed the atmosphere and the culture of the company.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • From the first day I feel welcomed and supported by my team.

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

    • I could ask about anything, the support was fantastic.

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

    • Sometimes I had to stay and work a little bit overtime but it was always my decision. There was always something to do but it was always interesting. A lot of meeting and interactions with the users, also a lot of activities specifically for interns.

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

    • I received a project that I needed to complete. Ultimately it depends on a person, how much responsibilty he wants to have.

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

    • I had an opportunity to use a lot of knowledge that I'd only had known in theory before.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere at the team was very nice, a lot of talk between work.

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

    • There was a lot of meetings letting the interns know more about the company structure and culture.

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

    • I've had a few trainings, not only in terms of the technical skills but also soft skills. Generally half of the time wasn't work but other activities which I'm sure will help me develop my career in the future.

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

    • International Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think they're very appealing. Especially if you get along with your team and you're given an option to come back and work with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We got along very well and there were always some activities organized outside from work.

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

    • As cheap as the center of London can be...

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

    • There was always something to do.

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

    • Most of the activities were connected to the work. As for the outside activities we were given one day off to work as part of the Community Team Works which was very rewarding experience.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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