Summer Internship Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Excellent experience, from all point of view

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

    • I have had very talented and kind collegues, who were able to value my skills

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very structured internship, with a lot of support and advice from supervisors

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

    • Very busy week, but sustainable and enjoyable

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility towards the rest of the team and collegues

    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 learnt how to behave professionally in a big corporation with a lot of different people with different cultures, as well as many technical skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive atmosphere, with ambitious and talented collegues

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

    • Very well organised, through the help of Business Unit Managers

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invest a lot in training sessions and formation both at the beginning and throughout the entire internship

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

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

    • Very appealing perspectives

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Rather expensive compared to other European countries

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good

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

    • Some opportunities during the weekends

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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