Technology Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was an amazing experience! I learnt a lot and worked with some really great people.

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

    • My team was great and I got along with them quite well. Everyone was really welcoming and they were always willing to help. I definitely felt that they had my best interests in mind and wanted to see me do well.

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

    • I officially had one direct manager, who oversaw my work and development but I also had a few other people who acted as managers depending on the project or problem and who I could go to at any time for further support.

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

    • The first few weeks weren't very busy with regards to workload, but there were many other events going on at the time so it was not too bad. Over the rest of the year, it was more balanced, but there were times when things got very busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • From the beginning, I was essentially responsible for my own projects but still had a lot of guidance and supervision. As the year went on, more of the responsibility fell on me to make sure things were being done.

    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 learnt so much and have improved on many skills that will definitely help me going into my final year and for the rest of my life and career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was good. It could be quiet sometimes when everyone was concentrating and working hard to finish their work, but everyone got along well so there was always conversations happening and banter going around... and lots of cake.

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

    • The placement is very well organised, and that is evident even from the application process. There were many great events, talks, projects and training sessions organised for us over the course of the year.

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

    • There are training sessions at the beginning of the placement which are compulsory, and then many optional ones you can sign up for over the course of the year. Some of these were specific to placements or graduates, and some were open to everyone in the technology or in the firm.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would love to go back after I graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was good. It was very busy over the summer when the summer interns were around. This calmed down after they left but we'd still go for drinks or something every few weeks, and we also had lunch together a lot. There were people I got closer to as the year went on, and we did things together often. There was also trip to Thorpe Park with the other placements and some interns also went on a ski trip.

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

    • I lived at home and commuted to London so can't really comment on this, but it is London so more expensive than other cities.

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

    • Worked in Central London so there was a lot of choice.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are quite a few networks and sports clubs that one can get involved in.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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