Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Daily tasks varied and the overall internship was very enjoyable.

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

    • Very team-oriented and enjoyed working with team members.

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

    • Manager was very accessible and willing to provide feedback and support.

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

    • Very busy at times with late nighters.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Towards the end of the internship, very much part of the team and doing necessary tasks.

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

    • Learned a lot of finance and improved my analytical skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally doing work most of the time but enjoyment came from working.

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

    • Very well organized program as a whole with speaker events and internship-wide events.

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

    • Very much invested in interns learning new things. The culture emphasizes meeting with team members who are willing to sit down and walk through tasks even though they are very busy.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • An incredible place to work.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very much depends on what divisions you are in and your hours.

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

    • Not a very expensive area and had some opportunities to socialise.

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

    • Some pubs in the area but not many clubs.

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

    • Not much due to limited time.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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