Product Controller Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Everyone really friendly and helpful, made it easy to fit in

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

    • Was given proper work to do for the duration of the internship and felt like a useful member of the team.

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

    • Regular meetings were set up where targets were set and advice was given.

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

    • Very rarely had nothing to do, if I'd finished my day-to-day jobs there were usually things to help other people with and other tasks to be getting on with.

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

    • Given actual work to do so I felt like I had a fair amount of responsibility.

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

    • Gained numerous skills that will prepare me for employment after university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone normally in a good mood, always happy to have a chat.

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

    • Always knew where I was meant to be/where I was going. Just a few technical issues at the start regarding access to certain programmes.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Sacrificed a lot of time to help me develop my skills and experience to prepare me for the possibility of a job at the firm.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Seemed like a great place to work with nice people.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went out regularly with colleagues/other interns in my department.

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

    • In London so quite expensive.

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

    • Nice bars and clubs, just a bit pricey.

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

    • Being in London there was always lots to do.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2014

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