Global Investment Research Analyst - Spring Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • It was one of the most amazing experiences I have had. The pace was very fast and it was intense however I learnt an unbelievable amount in only two weeks.

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

    • Everyone made me feel extremely welcome and as if I was a part of the company.

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

    • We had weekly feedback meetings and many sessions with real analysts. If we had a problem while we were there then we knew who we could go to.

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

    • I learnt many important things including how to be concise and adapt the length of argument depending on who I am speaking to. I learnt to be prompt and the importance of networking.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We knew exactly where we were supposed to be all of the time and so a lot of activities and seminars were packed into a very short space of time.

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

    • It was very busy and intense because everyone was working really hard. However people always had some time for you if you asked them.

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

    • It felt as if a lot of effort and training was put into each of us and we were treated as individuals not just 'one of the interns'. They seemed to want to get the most and the best out of everyone.

    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?

    • We did slightly different activities to the people who are actually working, however we had desks near to the real analysts and so we saw what they actually do when they are working.

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

    • We even had seminars on the culture of the company. It is very important to the company and it is one of the aspects that I find most attractive.

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

    • It allowed me to decide whether I enjoyed and was interested in the finance industry.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were paid and received some travel expenses and we were provided with accommodation.

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

    • I went to a women's networking lunch and there were many other networking events.

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

    • Everyone was very willing to meet us and were fascinating to talk to.

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

    • There are some activities like charity fundraising events. The employees seemed to socialise after work sometimes. Everyone works very long hours however so I don't think they had that much time.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It was an amazing opportunity so definitely apply if you think you would be interested and would like to learn. However I did quite long hours so make sure that is something you don't mind doing.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2013

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