Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a great experience, primarily because of the quality of the people. Extremely diligent, hardworking and clever, but also friendly and inclusive. This applies throughout the hierarchy.

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

    • Depending on the size of the team and how proactive you are in catching up with other colleagues and people with whom you haven't worked closely with, it will vary. As long as you make sure that you are visible while doing a good job, you will be very highly valued by all of your colleagues.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The support environment is pretty exhaustive, as you are given a buddy, a mentor and other senior representatives as formal points of contact for support throughout the summer.

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

    • Very busy, which comes with the industry. You need to be prepared to work hard and be aware of this going into it.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A good level of responsibility, especially as the weeks passed and I became more and more confident with the analytical content.

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

    • The skill set that you acquire within investment banking is broad, especially if you start out in M&A. If so, it is basically applicable to any other job that is not too technically specialized.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Collegiate, friendly while still being very hardworking and diligent.

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

    • Very well-organized, mostly because of the professionalism of the Human Capital Management team.

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

    • They invest a lot in their employees, more so than what I believe is the case at many other competing firms.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Due to specific language skills and corresponding requirements at the firm, I believe I will be in a good position for future employment. This can be an important factor since e.g. the London office covers the entire EMEA region.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good intern atmosphere.

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

    • As you would expect from living in Central London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The firm's London office is located close to St. Paul's Cathedral, which is a great location because of the easy access to areas with good nightlife.

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

    • Difficult since work takes up most of your time. Again, as long as you are aware of this, it should not come as unexpected.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2013

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