Equity research intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The work can be challenging but you have amazing support from the GS employees.

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

    • They make an effort to make you feel like you are apart of the team.

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

    • Great mentor and buddy system as well as immense support from the team that you are in. You get the impression that everyone wants you to make the most out of your experience.

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

    • I rarely felt like I had little to do. Outside of the work that your team gives you, the Intermship programme itself has a number of events that'll keep you occupied.

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

    • I felt like I was making a real contribution to the team. Definitely more responsibility than I expected or heard other interns got in other institutions.

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

    • You come away having learnt a lot about the industry and your division, as well as developing various other skills in communication, presentation and problem solving.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Consistently busy hum and friendly atmosphere.

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

    • Throughout the internship there were a number of events to keep things varied and also learn more about the firm itself.

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

    • Before the internship we had a week of technical training and access to online training. Throughout the Intermship we had a few more skills sessions and interactive tasks to cement what we'd learnt.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • You have the opportunity to progress depending on the work that you deliver as opposed to designated times for progression.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was an intern event every weekend.

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

    • Cost of living very high (....it's London). But there are also plenty of things to do in London so socialising isn't a problem.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife.

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

    • Intern social events and charity day.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2014

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