Summer Associate Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very enjoyable which was due to the team being extremely welcoming and due to the projects I worked on being very interesting.

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

    • I felt fully accepted as a member of the team with little distinction being made between full-time employees and me.

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

    • Supervisors as well as colleagues were very open to questions and always willing to help out/provide guidance.

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

    • Every day was extremely busy.

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

    • The responsibility I was given grew throughout the internship.

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

    • The soft skills and technical skills acquired during the internship will prove invaluable going forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere was very open and communicative. It was very enjoyable to work there.

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

    • The internship program was very well structured.

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

    • The firm made a significant investment in us through training sessions and senior management attention.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Extremely appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - the atmosphere was very positive and supporting.

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

    • Reasonable

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

    • Exceptional

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

    • Yes - but working hours put serious constraints on such activities.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2014

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