Spring Intern Review
at Goldman Sachs Group
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.8/5
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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.
Everyone had to attend firm-wide and also divisional presentations on a range of topics starting from M and A case studies and ending with compliance and wellbeing sessions. Divisional side of the week also involved training in accounting. Also people were separated into groups to conduct presentations. There were also networking sessions for everyone to attend.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was quite easy to learn about them because everyone was ready to arrange a coffee chat to talk about what they do. I really liked that employees were honest about their roles and responsibilities.
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?
Yes. I have learnt basic accounting skills, Excel skills, and developed presentation and networking skills further.
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?
The general atmosphere was challenging yet relaxed. It was clear that everyone is a dedicated hard worker that does not have too much spare time but everyone was very relaxed about this because they all know that they are interested in what they do. Despite a lot of working hours, employees arrange drinking events, international trips and networking sessions regularly. People get involved in charity and other initiatives through support networks.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
The work was very intense and took many hours, however we were working in teams with like-minded people so it was easy to push through. The company culture pleasantly surprised me - everyone was happy to help as much as they could and it wasn't competitive internally at all. The insight exceeded my expectations and I hope to convert this opportunity to a summer internship.
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 honest in the interview process but also read up on their culture and specific values. Prepare questions for all networking opportunities and try to reach out to employees from your university, background etc. working in GS because this insight is a good time and place to meet them and ask for help.
