Technical Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The placement was incredibly worthwhile. I got to be on a team with a real impact on the company, and work on real project.

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

    • From day 1 I was treated as a valued team member, I was given real life projects and my opinion was always valued.

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

    • Support was there when I needed it, however due to my small team size it was sometimes hard to find.

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

    • There was always something to work on or a meeting to go to. If I found myself with nothing to do, my manager would be quick to give me something to do.

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

    • I was given real life projects which were my responsibility to complete. It was my responsibility to ensure everyone was kept updated and that deadlines were met.

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

    • From this placement I have learnt valuable skills that will be transferable to my degree. I learnt to improve a multitude of skills from communication and presenting to organisation and planning.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Being a bank, there was a professional atmosphere, however everyone was helpful and happy to help.

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

    • The work placement scheme is well establish and the year is well planned to ensure you get the most out of the year.

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

    • The firm invests a lot into it's interns as this is their main employment pool for graduate places.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • The interns are their main go to point for future employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were organised socials, but the majority of events were organised by the placements themselves.

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

    • I lived at home and commuted to work so I had no experience in this.

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

    • I lived at home and commuted to work so I had no experience in this.

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

    • The company and interns organised a whole host of events to get involved in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Computer Systems Engineering

London

June 2014

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