Associate Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed the experienced - great group to work with. Constantly impressed with the calibre of the people who work here.

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

    • Was very much part of the project teams I was involved with in my time here. Felt fully integrated and was given responsibilities on projects as a full-time associate would have.

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

    • As much as needed. A lot of autonomy if you knew what you were doing and felt capable.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The work is very project dependent. Sometimes very busy and other times a little quiet. That's the nature of the business, though.

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

    • As much as you and the people you were working with felt that you could handle.

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

    • Very practical and hands-on. Will certainly be useful in my career going forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • High calibre and top performers all around. Great group of people - constantly challenging you to perform your best.

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

    • Was well set-up. Worked in a smaller group, but leveraged the infrastructure of the broader organization for the set-up of the internship.

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

    • Significant up-front and on the job training. Felt that they did take a strong interest in my development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good - would love to come back full-time.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone is extremely hard-working, but when we could find time, it was great to get out for drinks.

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

    • Living and working in Central London is generally very expensive.

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

    • Good - although often too tired or busy to get out to enjoy the nightlife.

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

    • The internship flew by and was generally pretty busy. While if there are outside work activities that you are very interested in, then I'm sure it could be accommodated.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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