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Strategies Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the internship. I was given an open ended project which aligned really well with my skills and background. I got to take part in daily activities with the team and came up with solutions using novel mathematical techniques.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt really valued by the team and was often asked for my contribution in areas where I had gained experience. By the end of the internship I became heavily involved in solving day to day issues, making me useful to the team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager let me shadow for many hours at a time, and spent a lot of time walking me through some of the difficult technical aspects of the job. I was sat next to my manager throughout the internship so I could ask questions whenever I needed to.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was very busy throughout the internship, I think the firm does a good job of preparing project ideas beforehand based on your previous skills. This means you can hit the ground running and really add value throughout the internship.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a lot of responsibility by the end of the internship. The expertise I had gained in a specific area was well received by the rest of the team, and I was often asked to make my own business decisions which affected the rest of the team.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The hands on experience I gained in statistical and computational techniques is priceless. The process of taking ownership of ideas and hypothesis tests is something that can't be replicated in a university course, and is something I will always carry with me.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Goldman Sachs has an open plan office with new (non) uniform procedures for Engineering teams. It was a really relaxed atmosphere and it was very easy to talk to senior members of the team to ask for their help.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship was organised seamlessly. From the day I joined the desk all the permissions/software had already been requested for me and I was able to get started on my project right away. The seating was also well prepared and I had set members of the team who I could ask for help where necessary.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A lot of people spent time with me to explain complex ideas throughout the internship. This was set up by management periodically and there was a lot of emphasis on speaking to different members of the team to learn about different business areas.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing. Goldman Sachs seems to be investing heavily in their recruitment process and it seems like a great time to join the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
  • There were a couple drinks sessions organised for interns, but I think more events could have been set up from HR to improve the social scene.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • There's very good links from the office to other parts of London, so it turns out not being an incredibly costly experience. You're also reimbursed well so it's never an issue.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • It's London!

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • The interns are all involved in a community event to volunteer and help others. It's organised really well and is an enjoyable experience.

    5/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017


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