Operations One Yewar work Placement Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • was a struggle at first but it got better!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • made some amazing friends

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

    • had a buddy who was fantastic and a great mentor

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

    • massively busy - but its a good thing

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

    • amazing amounts fantastic experience and you wouldnt get the same levels of opportunity to shine else where

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

    • communication skills, team work skills and prioritsiation skills were enhanced amazingly

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • hard work and at times dry

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

    • could do with more structure work for me didn't seem to be planned out that well

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Training to do my role well- time was invested from the business and my own team Time to however understand products or areas I wished to learn more about was more of a struggle

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I would love to come back to GS just not Operations so will be reapplying

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing social scene in london and fellow placments were all fun My team were also an amzing laugh and my leaving drinks were EPIC

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

    • Wage was good and socialising was never too expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Area I worked was mainly bars which were all lovely and suited me well, some good clubs etc were also only a short taxi ride away.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • You could manage the gym if you left at a good time...

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2012

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