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Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Overall it was a very insightful experience and it gave me the opportunity to build a network with a diverse bunch of people and enhance my knowledge. It was a well organised program which ensured that I have a fruitful experience.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My team were quite small but they recognized that it was a different environment for me and hence made it a point to ensure I feel welcomed and valued. There were some social events organised as well which helped me get to know them better.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • It is a open and flat structure so I was not only allowed but was encouraged to reach out whenever I had any questions. I set up weekly catch ups with my team to keep them posted and raise any questions I had.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There were a number of HCM sessions organised for us and I had to manage that while also working on my own projects and work assigned to me. There was some team activities organised for all of us together as well so overall I was kept quite busy but not overworked.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given three main projects to work on and the successful delivery of them would have substantial impacts on my team. So i felt like I was given a fair share of responsibility which was within my scope.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The training I received not only helped me enhance my knowledge of the industry but it also helped me become more self aware and develop various soft skills which will prove to be helpful in my future career and education.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The general atmosphere seemed quite fast paced and competitive at first. However, as time went by the collaborative and open culture of things helped make it an enjoyable 10 weeks.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was a very well organised program from the initial to the final weeks. There was a good balance between having training sessions, networking opportunities and social events outside the workplace.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The training provided was the same level of detail and accuracy as the one provided to newly hired analysts. People take time out of their day to answer questions or provide any guidance. We were also given buddies and mentors which helped in the initial period.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The internship helped me evaluate whether the firm would be a right fit for me or not. As it was so well organised and I had a fruitful experience, I definitely see it as a great place to start a career.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
  • One of the biggest positives of this internship was the ability to meet fellow interns from diverse backgrounds and build a meaningful network.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was a little over economical pricing but there is a diverse set of areas to choose from an hence the level of pricing could vary dependent on the location.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The firm was quite central and hence w=there were good transportation systems in place to travel around the city and visit different places of interest.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were different affinity networks we could become a member of and we could attend sessions organised by these groups. We also had a day during the internship where we got involved in some community work.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018


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