Longer so I would have had more opportunity to build on my skills.
Advice
its not for everyone but very fulfilling.
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Summer analyst
May - August 2018 • Jersey City, NJ
What I liked
Good environment
What I wish was different
Less hectic scheduling
Advice
Anything is possible
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Summer analyst
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Amazing experience. the people and culture were unlike anything ive ever experienced and i enjoyed going to work every day
What I wish was different
Wouldn't change a thing
Advice
be confident in yourself and what you bring to the table
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Operations Analyst
June 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Culture, diversity, environment, complexity
What I wish was different
Advice
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Operations Analyst
November 2017 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
A little over a year at GS and I am very surprised. It is everything you think and hear. GS has great people, rewarding and challenging work. Managers are supportive and always willing to help. An overall great entry level job if you are willing to work hard and embrace the corporate culture.
What I wish was different
A better work-life balance, as a GS analyst you are working 55-65 hour weeks. The average day is about 10 hours but you always find reasons to stay late or pitch in on a project
Advice
If you're going to work for a company like GS you need to show up to work ready to give it your all. Constant learning and multiple people requiring your expertise at any given moment. It can be very taxing and stressful - but at the end of the day, you are helping others - which is the best part.
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Analyst
July 2018 • Jersey City, NJ
What I liked
The company genuinely invests in employees’ professional growth
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Analyst
May - August 2019 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I liked the fact that everyone felt heard. Even as an intern, I was able to work on things like any other full time employee and actually effect a change.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Make sure to leverage all the resources provided to you and learn as much new things as possible.
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Trading Intern
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Location
What I wish was different
Rotational nature of summer
Advice
Be ready to network
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Analyst
July - August 2020 • West Palm Beach, FL
What I liked
Fantastic company! Everyone is so willing to help and excited to show up for work every day!
What I wish was different
I wish it were not virtual! Thank you, COVID.
Advice
Be yourself. It is emphasized throughout the internship, but it is absolutely true. You are your best asset and when you are fully yourself you are the best version for your team.
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Private Wealth Management Intern
July - August 2020 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I liked my experience at Goldman Sachs this summer because I got to learn a great deal about the financial services industry.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had the opportunity to be in person for the internship but I am still grateful for the experience.
Advice
One piece of advice I would give is to constantly network with those around you. By communicating with fellow interns and those who work at the firm you will have a better understanding of the culture and how you can positively contribute.
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Engineering Summer Analyst
July - August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved the technology I was working with, and the people on my team.
What I wish was different
Due to covid it was remote, I really wish I could have had the same experience but in person.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions!
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Summer Analyst
July - August 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
My internship was originally supposed to be an in-person, nine week internship, however due to COVID-19 it became fully remote and shortened to five weeks. Goldman Sachs did a wonderful job giving the interns the best experience possible without being in office. The projects I was given to work on really gave me a sense of what I would be doing if I were a full-time employee. And I loved all of the people I worked with! They even gave us presentations about life in SLC is like to help give us a feel for the area.
What I wish was different
Honestly, there is not much I wish was different. Because it was virtual, I did not really have any set expectations going into the experience. Of course I wish it had been an in-person experience, but it was the right choice to make it virtual.
Advice
Definitely take the feedback you are given and use it! I had weekly reviews with my manager where I was given feedback on things that I was doing well on and a few things I needed to improve on. This was super helpful because then I was able to improve and become a better intern.
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Tax Intern
July - August 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
The people I worked with
Projects that actually mattered
Hands on experience
VP's and Managing Directors heavily involved
What I wish was different
It ended up being remote because of COVID
Advice
Ask for feedback from your project managers. It really helps to hear what they have to say!
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Operations Summer Analyst
May - August 2019 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
Incredible people. Huge learning experience because assignments were more ambiguous, but everyone was so gracious about answering any and as many questions as you had. I could also learn about anyone else’s role and try it out. Mentoring program is out of this world. Seminars, social events, and community service opportunities were also great!
What I wish was different
Nothing honestly. It exceeded my expectations!
Advice
Be 100% yourself and always allow your intellectual curiosity to guide you.
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Summer Analyst
July - August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Analytical, team-oriented, fast-paced
What I wish was different
I wish the experience would have been in person
Advice
Be proactive!
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Business Operations Intern
May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
The people at Goldman are great dependable coworkers. When you need something, they help get it done efficiently and effectively.
What I wish was different
I wish I’d been able to use my interest and expertise in statistics more.
Advice
Goldman is a great company. It’s very likely that they have teams and spots you’ll enjoy. It’s a longer week there than most places. It’s a bit of a competitive environment, but a solid group with great starting pay.
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Brand and Content Strategy Analyst
July - August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Liked working with my team and the projects
What I wish was different
It was remote so it would have been cool to be in person, but I wouldn’t have wanted to be in person during the pandemic.
Advice
Get coffee with as many people as possible.
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Investment Banking Analyst
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Very well organized program with buddy mentors and intern events. It was eye-opening to be part of the corporate structure of such a large and prominent firm.
What I wish was different
Staffing -- I was assigned to a group without being able to state my preferences.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions, try to meet a lot of people. They want you to learn.
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Summer analyst
July 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Nice people
What I wish was different
The pay was trash
Advice
Don’t let them work you to the ground
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Operations Summer Analyst
July - August 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to network with people! Reach out to anyone and everyone. Everyone I emailed to network with was willing to meet for 15 minutes or more to talk to me about their job and experience.
