Global Markets Division Spring Intern Review
at Goldman Sachs Group
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.5/5
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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.
The week stood as an insight into overall global markets and how Goldman Sachs interacts with firms in markets. We spent time networking with employees in sales, trading, and structuring as well as understanding their roles within Equities and FICC. Day to day generally involved some kind of training, panel discussions, networking and working on pitches.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really exciting partly because of the people explaining their roles. Everyone at GS was exceptionally passionate about what they do and this really passes on when trying to learn from someone. Also, the training was exceptionally accommodating for people from all backgrounds.
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 learned so much more about how an investment bank operates within the financial world as well as developed my skills in networking, sales, trading, and logical thinking.
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?
It was of course an intense environment involving relatively long hours. However, it's an exciting culture, you're surrounded by some of the most charismatic and intelligent people which really drives a culture of wanting to learn more and succeed for each other. The atmosphere is friendly but it's undeniable that you need to be able to keep up with the pace.
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?
I had a fantastic time and was honestly so honoured to be given the opportunity. It only made me want to experience more of the firm.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
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 passionate and be an all-rounder. The one thing that surprised me was how kind and accommodating everyone at GS was. They want driven, ambitious people who work well in teams.
