Summer Associated Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Amazing calibre of people to work with: incredibly intelligent, dedicated and willing to teach you

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Very much

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Very much - really helpful

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Hugely busy - very long hours

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Not quite so relevant for degree but very relevant for career longer time

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Good - decent people.

    4/5

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

    5/5

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

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very much - it's one of the best organisations in the world

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes people keen for drinks

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Very expensive - London is not a cheap place to live

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Pretty basic - Fleet street is a bit boring

    2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Some - one day of charity work

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2014


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