Technology Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • This placement was so enjoyable! I actually got to make a difference in the firm during my short time there which really exceeded my expectations!

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

    • Tremendously. I developed a system used by a large number of people within the firm.

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

    • To a great extent. My manager had weekly review meeting with me to make sure I was on track at all times.

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

    • I was quite busy although I was allowed to set my own schedule.

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

    • Quite a lot. I was lead on a two projects and an instrumental part of 3 more projects.

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

    • Throughout the entire placement I went on a number of training camps and also gained at lot of "on the job" training. This practical experience certainly provided me with writing material for final year at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very laid back, more than I was anticipating.

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

    • Very, We had a dedicated placement officer and she worked tremendously hard to keep everything organised.

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

    • Loads. I was even given the day off to attend tech trade shows and events.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a full-time offer!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were a number of other placements students at the firm and we all socialised quite a bit.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living in Central London is crazy! Most expensive place I have ever been. Rents are astronomical.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I really didn't partake in the nightlife as that isn't my thing. I did enjoy the IMAX cinema just down the road though!

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

    • We did charity work which was great

    5/5
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Information Technology

International

November 2014

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