Spring intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • It was the most amazing experience in my life; great people, atmosphere and I have learnt a lot.

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

    • I felt appreciated and our individual uniqueness was underlined.

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

    • You had support from everyone including other interns.

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

    • I have learnt a lot by developing personal skills by networking events, presentations, case studies, but also I have acquired useful knowledge.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was planned really well creating great balance.

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

    • 2 weeks went really fast because it was so much fun!

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

    • We had a chance to work with each other, but also with other analysts and most senior people every day. Whole company was devoted to teach us.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • We have lots of opportunities to talk people on different levels and through case studies we could see how it would look like to work full-time.

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

    • We had few presentations just about culture of GS, what was extremely helpful in understanding the issue.

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

    • After working closely in teams on case studies and talks with workers I could assure myself that I really want to work in the industry.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • +accommodation was provided from people outside London

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

    • Every day!

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

    • You could ask about anything from personal to business questions.

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

    • Lots of workers mentioned balance between work and free time and possible activities.

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

    • Best place ever!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2014

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