Spring Insight Week Participant (Global Markets Division) Review
at Goldman Sachs Group
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
I was asked to attend all classes, make notes, rotate with different desks on the trading floor, network with my peers as well as make connections with people at the company.
At the end of the week I was asked to pitch a stock to a potential client in front of my class as well as staff within the firm and take Q/A's accordingly.
At the end of the week I was asked to pitch a stock to a potential client in front of my class as well as staff within the firm and take Q/A's accordingly.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I learnt that no matter what there is a place in the department which fits you. Initially I thought the trading floor was just a lot of people doing the same thing, I was impressed to know that there are many departments; Credit, Commodities, FX etc. And so I feel more optimistic about the future now knowing that there are so many more opportunities than I previously thought were available before the Spring Week.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I can say I have learnt a lot more about myself in terms of what I'm capable of.
I have learnt far more about public speaking and developed my existing skills in handling pressure during tense moments.
I have learnt far more about public speaking and developed my existing skills in handling pressure during tense moments.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very very informative. I thought that initially people would not want to speak with interns while busy at their desks during a work day. I was pleasantly surprised to see that people in fact looked forward to speaking with us and genuinely tried to reach out to us more often than not just to help us learn more and perform better on the week. The people at the firm were a 10/10.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
To the greatest extent and more. It did what it was intended to do in terms of being insightful into the work done at the company, however I felt so many further benefits from taking part in the program. Making friends during the week, connections at the company etc. And most importantly just having fun. It was one of the best experiences of my life and I really recommend would it to others.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Goldman Sachs Group
5/5
Would you recommend Goldman Sachs Group to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Goldman Sachs Group
Be curious, optimistic, positive and most importantly be open. Goldman care far more about the person rather than the grades/uni etc. compared to other firms. So as long as you can display from your experience that you're someone who has the curiosity, determination and drive etc needed to be at the company, you've got a good chance.
