IBD Spring Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Amazing experience!

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

    • They treat you like you're a full-time employee whilst you are there.

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

    • Everyone is friendly and willing to help you, whether it be scheduled or if you are reaching out to someone.

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

    • Some of the technical skills we learnt are only really useful in IBD or similar professions, but most are tangible elsewhere.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Always knew where and when we were supposed to be for any given session

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

    • Always enjoyable

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

    • They treat you like you're one of their own. But due to confidential nature of IBD, there are some things you don't get access to.

    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?

    • Fantastic insight into what IBD employees do.

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

    • You have a very good idea of how things work by the time you leave.

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

    • Very good idea of what working in IBD entails so it helped greatly.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Payment safely covers living expenses for the fortnight.

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

    • Met a range of individuals ranging from 1st yr analysts to members of the management committee.

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

    • Really good, sometimes the sessions seemed too short, but the employees are very busy so it was more than understandable.

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

    • The analysts told us about what they do if they have free weekends, and the firm has a lot of affinity networks one can get involved with.

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

    • If you're interested in pursuing a career in IBD, you must apply to this programme.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2014

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