Securities Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

2.2/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    1.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship was challenging, however I learnt a lot. It was a truly useful experience. This internship influenced my decision about my future career choice.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • It was difficult to establish relationships in the beginning of the internship. It took me a while to get used to corporate environment and communication style. Likely, I had a buddy, and her mentoring was very helpful for me. I learnt to be objective and remain positive when reacting to criticism.

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My managemnt has been surprisigly helpful to point out my mistakes and possibilities to improve.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I felt overwhelmed with work in the beginning of the internship.I felt a lot of pressure from deadlines. Later, as I got used to work, it took me much less to complete the same tasks. As I gradually learnt how to balance and prioritise my workload, I started enjoying the internship, and I realised that the amount of work is manageble.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • From the first day I was immediately delegated all the routine tasks that other asnalysts usually do. Moreover, I was given some really important pieces of work, and I was directly responsible to the MDs. I was given as much responsibility as possible, the only constraint was my lack of skills/knowledge as a beginner.

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

    • I didnt learn much finance, but I developed some surviving skills. Very useful for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is very busy. When I stopped stressing out, it actually became fun.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • London office was very organised, regional office was the opposite.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Since I was placed in regional office, I didn'thave the opportunity to get involved in the training.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be happy to get a job at the desk that I like.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow students were really friendly

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Food was expensive.

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was probably good, I didnt experience any though

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I spent all time at work.

    0/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

International

August 2013

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