Summer Analyst Review
by Goldman Sachs Group
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.6
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
During my stay with the firm I felt that I am making a real contribution. The culture of the firm attracts amazing individuals and the opportunity to interact with experienced professionals on a daily basis was incredible.
Every talk started with the intern class being congratulated for getting our positions. Every day we were reminded that being a part of the firm, even as interns, means that we are the best possible candidate for the task that we are given.
Due to the flat structure of the company interns sit shoulder to shoulder with their managers. This allows for seeing exactly what it is that they do on a day-to-day basis and learn from their experience.
Workload was manageable, but more demanding compared to my previous exposure to university projects.
The internship projects we were given were actual bussiness problems that require a solution. The impact of some of the projects was global.
The emphasis during the internship was put on soft skills, not technical skills. Ability to learn new things, admit mistakes, and seek appropriate guidance are some examples.
The Company
People were friendly and professional.
The timeline of the projects was clearly defined in advance.
From exposure to the culture to actual training seminars and online courses, I learned something new every day.
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
It is where I want to start my career.
The Culture
We were brought together for seminars and for networking events.
London is an expensive city. The firm compensation was enough to provide a comfortable life, but some savings are required for the first month, before the first salary is received.
Extremely diverse.
A wide range of networks and groups exist within the company, like support groups, religious groups, and spots groups.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
October 2015
