Summer Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Incredible people and very team-oriented environment

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

    • I was genuinely involved in various projects despite the short time spent

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

    • I received weekly constructive feedback by my manager and often by my buddy and other colleagues (they are all very keen to push you to succeed when you show will)

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

    • I had a reasonable work/life balance although some weeks very more challenging.

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

    • My input was often used to be presented in front of VP/MD level.

    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 skillset I developed such as communication/ analytical and time management skills will be very precious throughout my career. They helped me better understand the theory, why and when it is not applicable and the possible assumptions that could be made in the interest of time.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly (often there were trips, afterworks and various activities organised)

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

    • 2-3 activities per week (senior speaker series, group-based work, presentations, briefings etc.)

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

    • 2-3 weeks out of 10 was devoted to training in several layers - general (ie. presentation, information systems etc), the division (understanding different businesses), the team (working with tools).

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very strong networking opportunities potentially leading to internal mobility

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Organised around the events

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

    • Standard for London

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London presents numerous opportunities

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

    • afterworks, community teamwork day, divisional 'games', 'football cup activities'

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2014

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