Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The internship was overall a great experience. A variety of tasks and extremely steep learning curve.

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

    • Everybody was extremely friendly and approachable. Was really an opportunity to find out about the person as well besides the role.

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

    • Lots of guidance from HCM, buddies etc. during the program to make sure that it is a great experience for everyone.

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

    • Very busy during the internship. However, the more time you put in, the greater the reward afterwards and it certainly paid off in terms of the experience I had.

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

    • I was given full responsibility for the assigned projects, which after successful completion were either used as an exercise or as a tool for the desk, which is great.

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

    • Extremely useful skills ranging from technical skills all the way to soft skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The trading floor is very busy and there is a lot going on at all times. For me that is what I am looking for.

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

    • Extremely well organized and planned. Lots of events, talks, educational sessions etc.

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

    • Lots of great speakers and training at the beginning. Extremely useful throughout the program.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Great place to work; everyone is very driven and ambitious.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very collaborative atmosphere and teamwork.

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

    • London is a very expensive place so both high costs.

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

    • Nightlife good.

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

    • Many things to get involved in. During the internship there is limited time so need to find a balance.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2014

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