Spring Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 weeks. Helped develop future necessary skills and enabled me to get involved in realistic tasks that have occurred in the past.

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

    • There were numerous senior talks and networking events involving analysts and Managing directors. Despite busy schedules, many took the time out to speak us of which we all appreciated.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • During the Case studies worked on over the two weeks several analysts dropped in to help with any queries we had. Thus, more than enough guidance/ support was given to us.

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

    • During a particular case study there were aspects that were very similar to that of my degree. In general, the diligence emphasized to succeed in the banking environment was a skill that can be taken on into my degree study and beyond. In addition numerous other life skills were discussed and developed over the two weeks.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • A very organised two weeks.

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

    • A friendly and professional atmosphere was maintained throughout the two weeks.

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

    • A full training day was scheduled which helped learn the basics to the financial world.

    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?

    • It was an intense two weeks and there were numerous talks ranging from analysts to Managing Directors. This gave an insight into what the working environment and culture would be like throughout the firm and so it did help understand what it would be like to have a full time role.

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

    • Company culture was stressed throughout the two weeks

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

    • Whether I go into the financial industry or not, the two weeks definitely demonstrated what it would be like to work in the IBD division.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid and reimbursed expenses

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

    • Plenty of opportunities to network and meet employees from different divisions and different points in their career.

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

    • Very good opportunities to network with fellow interns and members of the firm.

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

    • Many voluntary schemes to get involved in over the course of the year.

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

    • Yes.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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