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Spring Intern Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The two weeks have been extremely interesting, insightful and collaborative. It has been the most rewarding experience on both a personal and professional level.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Individuals invested a lot of time explaining their work, concepts or helping you with your projects. Everyone takes a genuine interest in what you have to think as well as values your input and ideas.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • An exceptional Buddy System was in place, which allowed for the best support and guidance. The Buddy enabled you to quickly find your way around the firm and your respective team. However, not only the buddy but generally there was a great sense of support among everyone.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The two weeks allowed you to improve your team working skills, collaboration, but also improved your knowledge of financial markets and the firm in general.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The structure of the insight was great. There was just the right combination of firm wide events, networking sessions, possibilities to shadow work and catch ups with individuals.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere on a whole was extremely welcoming, friendly and enthusiastic, both between the interns and the full time employees as well as among the interns. The continued enthusiasm and motivation that one could experience everyday is such an example to interns, what good work ethic looks like.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There were many talks, educational sessions, panels and other initiatives that help us with training and development.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • Being able to talk to members across many different teams you were able to get a good insight into what the job would be like.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • This I would say was where we as inters could experience the most. Throughout the two weeks, we were able to really get a good insight into what the culture at the firm is like and what the individuals value.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • One could get a very good and holistic insight into the world of finance, which is especially helpful with regards to your future career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Accommodation was paid for and all expenses were reimbursed for.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • You were given a lot of opportunities for networking and for getting toknow other employees of the company. This was also a great way to find out about different team, work styles and the firms culture.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • They were professionally organised, fund and very insightful. At all times your presence was valued and appreciated.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • You were able to get a great insight into the affinity networks within the firm.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely. It has been the most rewarding experience, fun and very insightful. I can only speak of my time at the firm in my highest regard and I will definitely recommend applying.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2019


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