Securities Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • very challenging made me feel valued

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

    • I felt i was part of the team and not just another one of the 80

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

    • Traders often stayed longer to help me with projects

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

    • If you werent busy you had to keep yourself busy..

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

    • Trade ideas I came up with were used as actual trades

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I will use all the skills i learnt in my new job

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • very fast paced but not 'fun'

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

    • the best organised internship ive ever been on- lots of training and additional meetings

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

    • 1st 2 weeks were formal training, then i had presentations by traders, together with training on the job

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Im coming back - I rejected another offer to take this one

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • a good mix of work help and party after, encouraged by the firm

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

    • a local pub was relatively cheap but clubbing wasnt as in London

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

    • good central location close to clubs (one on the other side of the road)

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

    • The placement was mostly work oriented but many people were keen to socialise outside of work

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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