Analyst, Equity Sales Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Exciting , fast-pawed and full of energy.

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

    • Superbly organised - an amazing experience overall.

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

    • We were all in awe of how much the Goldman Sachs invested in our training through out the summer. There were lots of talks by senior members, sales and trading workshops and assessed presentations.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Very appealing ! Beginning a career at GS is a very exciting prospect, as analysts are entrusted with responsibility from day one.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern class got along very well - although it was a competitive environment, we all got along very well during social events, and viewed each other more as future colleagues/team members, than competitors.

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

    • Unfortunately, London is very expensive to live.

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

    • London's nightlife is very exciting and offers a lot of diversity.

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

    • Yes - Football matches, drinks, dinners, charity team work days etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2014

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