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Securities Spring Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The program was undoubtedly eye-opening. I was treated as an employee of the firm for two weeks. This gave me liberty to explore the trading floor and talk to all its members freely, I was a true learning opportunity. The effort put into the program by both the HR team and all of the people working for the firm was was key to its successful delivery. I have personally gained a lot from the program in terms of confidence and knowledge. Furthermore, I learned a lot about the firm麓s culture and the kind of people that work for it.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I was really surprised by the amount of time and attention that was devoted to us by every member of the firm, from analysts to partners, during and outside of desk rotation times. I have met a lot of interesting people that gave me a lot of insight and valuable advices, and that were interested in what I was saying even if I was the most junior person on the floor.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Each time we approached people on the trading floor, they were very open and ready to help. It is amazing how willing people were to teach me and correct me. The HR team made a huge effort to guide us through the program and we were given lots of feedback, which I found very useful and that encouraged me to participate more in group activities and show what I have learned over the past two weeks.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I gained a big understanding of the financial market dynamics that will allow me to continue learning in my free time with more research. Furthermore, during the rotations, market wraps and PMD sessions I was exposed to a complete new environment where I had to give my opinion to experts which definitely strenghtned my confidence. This will help me in understanding the news, and relating them to financial markets. Furthermore, that gave me a concrete application of the theory I learned in school.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • 5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere was dynamic challenging, and extremely stimulating. Regarding the rest of the interns I felt like I was part of a team. The people that I met from the firm were extremely open and helpful as well as the HR.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 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?
  • After the spring insight I am sure now that I want to work within the securities division at Goldman Sachs.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The program was only two weeks long, but through the people I met I believe I got a genuine understanding of the GS culture; the 14 business principles of John Whitehead were definitely present on the floor.

    5/5

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

    Everything Else

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

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • 5/5

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

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

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes I would definitely recommend this insight to everyone! It is an incredible opportunity to network, be intellectually stimulated and challenged and learn a lot of new things.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

International

April 2017


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