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Goldman Sachs Group

Spring Intern Review

at Goldman Sachs Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Different days had different event/ programmes. The first week was more focused on training, learning about valuation, accounting etc. Also had various event with seniors in the firm giving their advice, while also gaining an overview of the different sections within investment banking.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
If you networked, you would definitely learn a lot more, which is really useful. Also, had an overview of the different sections of the firm and the different positions available.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, developed accounting skills, learnt more about valuation, DCF etc. Learnt about networking, working in a team, and undertook real life cases.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Positive, Friendly, Collaborative, Helpful. Everyone is genuinely nice, and they really take the time to speak to you and help as much as they can.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I really enjoyed it, it was really insightful, leant a lot in a short period of time.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
4/5
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
Prepare for the interview. Write a good cover letter, keep your CV 1 page, put the important bits.
Practice your speaking skills
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