Spring Internship in IBD Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • An extremely interesting and busy 2 weeks

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Even Managing Directors and Partners took the time to answer our questions and present to us. Really felt like they wanted to be there and get to know us.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Was given a buddy to communicate with which was really helpful. Was also provided with plenty of prior information

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

    • Learnt a lot of key valuation, accounting, networking and presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Every day was set out down to the minute.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Hardworking but everyone was easygoing and helpful

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

    • We even had external vendor led training for accounting and valuation skills

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Although we had many conversations with the employees we were not able to see first hand

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Best way to get to understand the culture is being there and talking with all the employees

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Further strengthened my desire to pursue this field

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Paid for the 2 weeks, reimbursed travel expenses and for those who needed, accomodation was provided.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Many networking opportunities for meeting the employees as well as fellow interns.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • A great variety from breakfasts to lunches to careers fairs.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Specific talks on corporate engagement, volunteering and the affinity networks

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • If you want to go into investment banking or get a better idea of the sector I would definitely recommend the GS spring programme.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2013

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