Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Goldman Sachs - During my 10 weeks there I was exposed to senior employees and given tasks which had importance and added value.

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

    • I continually felt valued by colleagues, I was welcomed from the start of my internship and given a "buddy" to answer my questions and help get me started

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

    • My manager sat within the team, I felt the support and guidance I needed and was asked throughout if I had too much/ enough work on my plate.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was busy and engaged thoroughout my experience both with my Summer Intern Project and also with team day to day tasks and learning about GS

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

    • I was able to add value through the industrialisation project I was placed on, also I was given responsibility on some new business - assisted by one of the experienced members in my team

    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 definitely developed my organisational and communication skills. On top of this I have learnt the importance of being proactive and think this will help me to be more productive in my degree studies and further career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good balance between focus on work and friendly interaction within the team

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

    • HCM had organised a wide variety of speeches and Q&A sessions for us throughout the internship

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

    • I was given training my fellow team members and learnt from online training courses along the way

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • If offered, I would definitely want to return to the firm

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were organised social events and network sessions organised throughout

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

    • The cost of working in Central London was relatively expensive

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

    • There are quite a few bars and restaurants around

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

    • Community Team Works day out gave a great opportunity to get involved in an activity outside of work

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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