A very interesting summer - Summer Associate Goldman Sachs Employee Review

5.0
May 30, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Having enormous expectations before joining the firm I was still overwhelmed by the level of people I was surrounded at Goldman Sachs. It is truly the best financial services firm out there.

Cons

The downside was as expected - long working hours are a part of the investment banking career, and my experience at Goldman was not an exception.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting work and opportunities to grow

Cons

Demanding and possible late nights, similar to other demanding industries

3.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The firm encourages and supports to change teams, which is helpful in expanding experience or moving away if you aren't happy with your team

Cons

The promotion has become very opaque lately. They hardly give out promotions, but make you slog and overwork the whole year in the name of it. Basically, you have worked 200% and made to look like a fool by the end of the year.

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