Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Met very many great people and had a fantastic time

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

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

    • Fantastic buddy who was always willing to help and gave good feedback

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

    • We had a full schedule, but nothing impossible

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

    • 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 particularly value the presentation skills we gained through the group projects, but also valuable were the various skills sessions teaching us about applications, interviews, etc

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally good

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

    • Excellent organisation by HR

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

    • Particularly through the skills sessions and detailed feedback.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got fast tracked to an interview.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all had fun together after work

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

    • It is London, to be fair, but the company provided accommodation for us

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

    • Restaurants, bars, clubs, etc Costly, but at least they were there.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really enough time

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2011

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