Spring Intern (Investment Banking Division) Review
at Goldman Sachs Group
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment 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.
Daily timetable included: external training in accountancy and finance, interactive speaker sessions (including from senior employees), meetings with dedicated mentors and buddies, opportunities to network at events and via coffee chats, case study tasks on M&A and EFG, and socials.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The Spring Insight week has allowed me to prepare adequately for the upcoming Summer Internship interviews. In addition, it introduced many of the possibilities within IBD that I had never considered, including working in the European Financing Group, a service area I had very little knowledge on and hadnt seriously considered. Having learned about EFG, i would be more than open to a career in the Financing side of GS.
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?
This week was invaluable for my professional development. We learned about the significant emphasis on teamwork, as well as having the opportunities to put the skills we were trained in into practice through case studies. This week was excellent as an insight into Goldman Sachs, the nature of the organisation and its people, and the values that the firm holds.
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 friendly and overall positive atmosphere. Employees made me feel exceptionally welcome. Everyone from HR, to bankers, to employees outside IBD were more than happy to answer questions, talk about their career journies, and their life at GS. The atmosphere felt very inclusive, and it was excellent to see the firm's commitment to D&I through many initatives including 'One Million Black Women' and 'Launch with GS'.
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?
Although very early in my career, I can confidently say this has been the single most impactful and most enjoyable career experience I have had to date (despite it being the shortest).
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
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
Research the service areas, the cultural values, and be yourself. It's clear GS value authenticity.
