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Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

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

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It has been a privilege to be a part of this learning experience. You have the possibility to walk into room of experts and ask your entry level questions. People will take the time to answer them. It is great to be participating at the frontier of the financial services industry.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • In the beginning no question can't be asked. naturally more and more is expected of you along the way but people do not hold it against you if something is unknown to you. When you deliver something good they it will be valued and you will be challenged to turn it into something useful for the firm.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • AS can be expected people are busy, yet personal development and the learning curve of any intern is taken very seriously. There is a substantial feedback system in place and people make full use of its mechanisms. It is a business where hard work is valued but that doesn't mean you have to figure everything out yourself.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • The nature of the financial service industry is a hardworking one. That being said a lot of it boils down to your own time management and prioritization scheme. It is busy and variable but that is part of business and actually draws people towards it. It's challenging but in a good way.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Naturally you can not have client interactions as an intern and you are not given responsibilities in that respect. nevertheless you can still add value and work on actual projects in the background. Managing the quality and timeline on those projects is your own responsibility and makes you fell value add.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My study background has been in the financial space and hence there is no better place than Goldman Sachs to learn. You are in an office building filled with experts on all areas of finance and hence can ask and learn about anything related (and even non-related). naturally the focus is on practice and less on theoretical derivations.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It is an exciting and vibrant space that has a real buzz to it. Everybody is active and eager to get things done but the atmosphere is very collaborative and open. The atmosphere is very energetic and inspires you to do well on everything you do. In short a great place to be.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship allows you to really discover the firm and all the aspects it has to offer. It is hard to know from the 'outside' what you want to do and the program is build to assist you in finding the right spot. It furthermore allows you to build a substantial and valuable network.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We have received extensive training during the first weeks and the firm makes sure everybody is up to par with basic financial knowledge. Personal development is best done through work and the firm naturally offers that experience. There are a lot of in depth sessions open to all interns where people educate you about all sorts of personal development

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Travel loan

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • It is a fast paced and ever changing business and if you enjoy that the prospects are extremely appealing. The work will challenge you but a day is never the same. of course there is also a competitive remuneration package and good career prospects to add to that. It is a great firm to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
  • Everybody was very talented and ambitious but the atmosphere was very friendly. The interns are happy to help anybody and you really form a 'class of interns' which is nice. The weeks might get intense but other interns will help you get through as everybody is in the same boat and probably have been through some of what you are dealing with

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • London is an expensive city. But this is the case for many capitals and financial centers

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • London offers great night life opportunities.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There is community team works, networking drinks and other social events. In short, plenty of opportunity!

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2018


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