Spring Intern Review
at Goldman Sachs Group
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.3/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
We received formal training for one week on financial products such as the different asset classes and how they intertwine within a investment bank. We received desk overviews from many different teams that work within Global Markets spanning from Sales, Trading to Structuring.
Networking was endless, we were able to build strong connections with employees and engage in fantastic conversations.
Networking was endless, we were able to build strong connections with employees and engage in fantastic conversations.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was super insightful as I was able to pinpoint what exact roles and teams would best suit me for a great career in investment banking. Also I was able to discover so many new and exciting roles which align with what I want from a career starting out for the first time.
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 developed my researching, presentation and pitching skills through delivering a stock pitch in front of senior Vice Presidents at the firm. I strengthened my interpersonal skills through lots of networking as well as articulating my strengths and skills in the exit interviews. Leadership skills and confidence were also developed by having to place myself outside of my confident zone and take risks in order to improve my overall performance in the internship.
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?
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 insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Entrepreneurial, inspiring, invested, collegial, nurturing talent, constant feeling of a buzz and general enjoyment of spending time with colleagues.
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?
100% enjoyment of the insight. It was a fantastic experience which exceeded my initial expectations.
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
4/5
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 confident in your passions and your strengths, being able to articulate your story and express your personality is valued extremely highly!
