Goldman Sachs

Investment Banking Summer Analyst

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked the nature of the work and the deals that I got to work on. The people I worked with were great and invested in my training and learning. I also was in a group that was fairly social and overall enjoyed my experience!

What I wish was different

I wish that the hours were more reasonable, and that the way people gave me work would be more purposeful and efficient sometimes. There were times I had to redo work because my associate and VP wanted different things, and the MD wanted something else.

Advice

It's important to approach everything with a positive attitude and learn as much as possible during your internship.

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Summer Analyst

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great people, hard work, supportive interns

What I wish was different

Wish HR was more communicative

Advice

Learn from your mistakes but also know how to move on from them

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Summer Intern

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I learned more in the 10 weeks that I spent at Goldman than I did in a 10 week quarter at Stanford.

What I wish was different

There is not as much of a culture around team bonding & out of the office activities.

Advice

Be prepared to work hard and invest in taking the time to learning the material that you are working on. It will go a long way.

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Summer Analyst

May - August 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

It was fast paced, and I had a real impact on the global economy.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t get stuck in the day-to-day of your job. Always try to learn something new every day.

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summer analyst

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked the company and the people. Work was challenging but they made it worth it.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Investment Banking Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t overlook the regional office experience! Not being in headquarters means that the deal teams are smaller, so you get lots of responsibility as an intern.

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Analyst (Investment Banking)

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

environment, people, location

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Don't be intimidated by big name companies--even if you don't have a connection, there is still an opportunity to get a job there.

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Operations Summer Analyst

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved the culture. GS is a nucleus of intelligent people who know how to work hard.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to learn more throughout my rotations, as my manager leaving made it difficult to transiton from team to team.

Advice

Make sure to meet as many people outside of your direct network, mobility is huge.

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Investment Analyst

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

It was an incredible place to spend a summer with talented & driven employees.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Make the most of every project / task you are given. You may only have one chance to make an impression on any given colleague or manager.

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intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The team

What I wish was different

The project

Advice

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Summer Analyst

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Getting to learn about the work culture and meeting employees and interns.

What I wish was different

I wish I had learned more about the firm prior to the first day.

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out to different people to network!

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Summer Analyst

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Company culture

What I wish was different

More prep going in!

Advice

Use all your resources- there is so much more than your project work you can take away from an experience like this! Use the time you have to make connections and foster relationships, with peers and leaders in the industry.

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Investment Banking Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Hong Kong, Hong Kong

What I liked

Exposure, level of responsibility.

What I wish was different

Work hours.

Advice

Keep informed about Asian markets.

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Asset Management Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The culture and pace of the internship was fast but I learned so much. I had the best summer and think the firm and mentorship was extremely beneficial. I learned way more than I ever could have in the classroom.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Analyst (Investment Banking)

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Fast paced In NYC Lots of responsibility Technical training

What I wish was different

Less competitive

Advice

Be excellent

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Sales and Trading Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved surrounding myself with extremely busy people and learning from those more experienced than I.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Operations Summer Analyst

May - August 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

Hours worked

Advice

Shoot for your dream internship always!

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Analyst

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

- learning about something completely new - the fast paced learning curve

What I wish was different

- the culture of the company was a little stifling - my work didnt seem super impactful

Advice

Dont be afraid of unfamiliarity, they will teach you everything you need to know.

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Market Risk Quantification Summer Analyst

May - August 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

We didn't just have useless intern projects, we actually did work that full time members did when we weren't there, so it really felt like we had an important roll to play at the firm. Also, we were able to have catch-ups with anyone that we wanted to talk to (barring those whose schedules were very full). I really liked how we were encouraged to talk to anyone and everyone about their roles, and we were able to make suggestions about their work. They really have a flat culture, and you get to work with some of the smartest and most interesting people I have ever met.

What I wish was different

I didn't exactly love the work I was doing, Also, this isn't a 9-5 job and they pay you salary not hourly, which is different from most internships. I also wish I got more choice in which team we got placed on, they kind of just told us what team was giving us an offer and matched us themselves.

Advice

I really had a great time! If you really want to work at the firm some of the best ways to gain exposure would be to attend one of their exploratory programs as they recruit from those programs for internships. Also, don't be concerned about not knowing anything about finance - I didn't know any finance at all going in. They really do like to hire students from all majors, so don't be concerned at all!

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