Investment Banking Division Spring Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • Really good insight

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

    • They could not let us work shadow because of compliance issues

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • All of my questions with regards to Investment Banking were answered. Not everything was completely clear though

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

    • haven't had time to use them yet.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • They had our two weeks completely planned out.

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

    • Everyone was keen to help

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

    • They gave me all the training they could in two weeks worth of internship

    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?

    • Without proper shadowing it is hard to know exactly what IBD does

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

    • We learnt everything there is to know about the culture

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

    • I am convinced this is the right career option for me

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was taxed on what I was paid, so did not receive the amount that was pre-established.

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

    • There were more than enough.

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

    • I felt that they weren't always incredibly useful.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No, we only learnt about one day a year in which they do charity work.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2013

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