Developer Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience and it was nice to take a year out from university to do this. I learned so much and met so many great people.

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

    • Throughout my time at the company, I felt that my contributions were always being listened to and that no-one treated me any different. All of the colleagues I came into contact with were really friendly and willing to help.

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

    • My manager was great. I got feedback often throughout the year which made it clear to me what I needed to improve on. I always felt that I could talk to my manager about any issues that I had. My colleagues were always there to help.

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

    • Near the start of the year, I wasn't too busy, but as the year went on and I was given more responsibility, the work ramped up and I took part in some meaningful projects. It was really fun and the balance of work was great.

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

    • I was given an increasing amount of responsibility as the placement year went on. It was a great experience and it gave me a great idea of what it was like calling the shots for a team in a large company.

    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 have learned so many skills in the past year and it was definitely a worthwhile experience. Not only have I learned new skills, but I have also enhanced my existing skills which will no doubt be of use to me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a great environment to work. Everyone was always willing to help with any problems and the atmosphere was one of hard working, but it was still pretty relaxed.

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

    • The placement was very well organised. Events were organised for the placement students and we got frequent communication from the organisers about things that were coming up and reminders to do things like training.

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

    • My manager was a huge help to me. He helped me learn a lot during the placement and gave frequent feedback so I could develop myself personally. Training was provided and this was of excellent quality.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • My final feedback from my manager was very positive and I could definitely see myself working here again. It is a great company and the placement year was really enjoyable.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was pretty good. Being a placement year, I would get to see the other placement students quite often so we organised events together. I met some friends for life - definitely worthwhile.

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

    • London is an expensive city and I wasn't really used to this at first, but as the year progressed I got the hang of budget management. It really isn't as bad as some people say it is, especially since you are getting paid as well.

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

    • Nightlife in London is amazing. Spending nearly the whole year here, I got to try out a variety of bars and clubs with my colleagues and it was a great experience - fun and recommended.

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

    • There were a lot of opportunities to get involved. Most of these are organised by the company and were great fun. It was mostly networking opportunities to get to know people from the business and it was definitely worth my time.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Computer Science

London

June 2014

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