Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

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

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

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

    • Generally speaking I was usually busy but without feeling over-worked. Obviously there were days/weeks which were very hectic and testing but I felt the workload generally manageable

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot more responsibility during my second rotation, in the last 4 weeks of the internship programme. While it was a little frustrating not having a lot of responsibility for the first half, it was understandable as I had very little experience to start with

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The internship was extremely structured and well-organised

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

    • We had a weeks training prior to starting the internship and subsequent training throughout the programme to further develop our skills

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • I would really hope to be offered a job after I finish the program this week

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • We didn't really tend to go out in the area

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2013

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