Spring Intern - Investment Banking Division Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Great People, Great Company, Great Experience

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

    • I felt highly integrated by my colleagues, both by fellow interns and Goldman Sachs employees.

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

    • During the case study one felt that a bit more help was needed (e.g. valuation in case studies). However, the the learning experience was much greater when we embraced the challenge ourselves and came up with our own solution. HCM was always very supportive.

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

    • Very tight schedule. From day 1 we knew exactly at what time, in which room in which building what activity we would pursue. No time to get or be bored.

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Very well organized.

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

    • Two day (6-7 hour) valuation & accounting training

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We have all made a lot of new friends and build a strong network over these two weeks.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Accounting, Banking, Business Management, Economics

London

April 2013

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