Securities SUmmer analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Good experience. Learned a lot. Amazing chance to rotate on so many desks.

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

    • Colleagues were friendly and patient, but I felt useless. I guess its not what the program focuses on.

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

    • More than I could have asked for

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

    • Bored at the very end, did not feel like I worked a lot altogether.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • none, obviously. I did not pass certification.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Yet to be determined

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • I was surprised how patient and understanding people were.

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

    • Incredible. Congrats.

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

    • A lot I reckon

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Really excited

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not great, a lot of competition and back stabbing.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • expensive (London)

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Pretty good

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

    • Went out a lot on weekends

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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