Summer Technology Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it!

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

    • Overall I felt valued and I was included in the team

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

    • I had a fantastic manager who gave me lots of support above and beyond their call of duty.

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

    • I was very busy throughout the whole time with my project or training or workshops.

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

    • I was treated as part of the team and attended all meetings that the rest of the team did.

    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 learned lots of new skills which will definitely be used throughout the rest of my time at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office was busy but my colleagues were generally very approachable and relaxed.

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

    • Very organised! There was a good mix of intern workshops, talks from senior management.

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

    • I felt that I had a lot of opportunities to reach out for help when I needed. There was a lot of technical and personal development training provided.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I feel very comfortable with my future prospects.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, interns often socialised after work and I was invited to socialise with my team on a couple of occasions.

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

    • Being central London, rather expensive! (But the salary made up for it).

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Being central London, there was a wide variety of options!

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

    • Yes!

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering

London

November 2014

View More Reviews