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Goldman Sachs Group

IBD Spring Intern Review

at Goldman Sachs Group

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: April 2021

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Daily sessions and networking sessions with various bankers of various seniority. Case study in each of the two weeks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Really eye-opening! Speaking to people currently there is the best way to gauge the business.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have definitely developed my analytical skills. My ability to keep on probing and work with with various people have improved.
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?
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 collaborative. There is a culture of helping people and of being at the forefront of change. You are very much encouraged to reach out to people.
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?
Greatly! Getting to have my own GS desktop made me feel as though I was already an analyst and really immersed me. I enjoyed the affinity groups talk greatly and generally the ability to network with anyone by searching their name on the GS system.
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
If you are someone who is entrepreneurial and enjoys being around intellectual people then I believe you have to show this .
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