Spring Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The insight was very useful in understanding what the firm does and how to succeed in a career in the industry.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • you are fully integrated into the firm for the duration of the insight and treated like an employee

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • You are assigned a buddy for the duration of the placement who you can ask any questions you may have . they check on you regularly to ensure that you dong have any concerns and that if you do they can help you with them

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

    • The skills I gained and the information I have received are not directly related to my degree as I do not study finance however it has encouraged me to consider taking some finance modules next year

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a well strutted timetable for all our working hours during the insight. There was always something to do

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The general atmosphere was really friendly and everyone was willing to help despite their busy schedule

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

    • the firm ran a number of skills development sessions during the insight

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • the insight gave a significant insight into what s full time role with the company entails

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • the insight was useful in understanding the companies culture

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid and reimbursed expenses

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • there were plenty of opportunities for networking and meeting people form different areas of the firm and in different stages of their career

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • the networking events was a useful way to meet people from all other divisions within the firm

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • yes

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • yes it was an invaluable experience

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2014

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