Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Internship in the Merchant Banking Division (MBD). Highly motivated, competent and inclusive team.

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

    • The MBD being a small team, you interact with practically everybody there and while the tone is a very professional one, it is easy to feel at home.

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

    • Nobody is ever too busy to stop and explain something. Having said that, you are often thrown into the deep end, left to explore for yourself first.

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

    • Very dynamic and high intensity work environment, long hours. If you are interested in what you are doing, time flies by though.

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

    • For a banking internship, you get a lot of responsibility. In the beginning, they will take you by the hand and increase your autonomy as you prove that you can handle things.

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

    • Skills required for Banking and PE, so very relevant for the respective fields.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional but friendly

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

    • Very well organised, everything is cared for by HR. Staffers pay attention to expose you to as many of the typical tasks as possible

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

    • Co-workers are always happy to explain things, the occasional workshop teaches more academic/technical stuff

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

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

    • Got an offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Friendly co-workers and -interns, many coffees, lunches/dinners and the occasional beer.

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

    • London is expensive. You dont have a lot of time to socialise outside work either, unless you live with your friends.

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

    • London has a lot to offer!

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

    • Depends on how active you are. If you are one to sleep after work and on weekends, chances are you wont experience much outside of the office.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

November 2014

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