Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship program. Everything was designed so that interns had a full view of the firm.

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

    • Interns are valued for their ideas and the work they do for the teams. I never felt like just an intern but as a real member of the team.

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

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

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

    • I was given lots of responsibilities and always felt that my work as an intern mattered.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • There was a great atmosphere. All the people I worked with were really helpful and always made themselves available to teach me new things.

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

    • The internship program was very well-organised. It included a first week of training which was key to introduce us to the bank's culture and prepare us for our internship. Lots of events and networking sessions were also organised which was key for our integration as interns whithin our teams.

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

    • The bank makes a lot of efforts to invest in interns and make sure they learn a lot from their internship experience. From the training session the first week to senior speaking sessions where seniors share their experience with interns, I felt that the company was really making sure that I would learn everything I could from my internship experience

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I met a lot of great people through this experience and I know that the firm takes really seriously that people get along well.

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

    • The firm paid for all the events that were organized.

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

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

    • Indeed, there is a community teamwork program that makes people share one day of work and give time to a charity.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2015

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