Basic Information

  • Name Anuj Gupta
  • Curriculum: EE BTech
  • Year of Study: 4th
  • Company/University of Internship: Goldman Sachs
  • Role during Internship: Summer Analyst
  • Year of Internship (eg. '24 Summers, '23 Winters): ‘24 Summers
  • Mode of Internship (Online/Offline/Hybrid): Offline
  • Duration of Internship: 8 weeks

Getting into the Internship:

What specific domain or field did you target to get an internship in?

Analytics and Software

What resources did you utilize to prepare for the tests/interviews?

Striver sheet, GeeksforGeeks, Javatpoint, Intern preparation boot camp, Youtube, Books like ‘64 HR Questions’

Can you elaborate on your interview and the type of questions which were asked?

There were three rounds of roughly 20 minutes. The questions were about probability, statistics, ML algorithms, slight DSA, and on resume.

Were there any significant roadblocks or challenges that you encountered during the internship application and selection process? If so, how did you navigate or overcome them?

The most significant one was continuous late-night tests and interviews during the semester. Not losing the calm and enjoying the process help a lot.

How did you handle any rejections that you faced (If any) during the internship application process?

Luckily, I got placed on Day 1, but the best way to handle rejections is to learn from them, as there will be plenty of opportunities.

During the internship:

What was your specific profile or project topic during the internship?

The project was a benchmarking project based on Gaussian processes and statistics.

How would you describe your overall experience as an intern?

My experience was really good. I learned more about the company, its business, and general corporate life in detail.

Could you provide insights into the organizational culture of the company/university and what your peers were like?

Companies like GS are known for their culture. People were really helpful and friendly.

Were there any networking opportunities or professional connections that you established during the internship?

We had networking dinners and some parties. Moreover, we used to set up informal catchups with almost everyone on the team

After the Internship:

Based on your experience, would you recommend this internship to others interested in the same field? If so, what aspects make it worth recommending? If not, what factors influenced your perspective?

My internship was in the Risk Division, dealing with model risk management. The department is very mathematical, and the experience will be amazing if you love maths.

For people who have completed their internships

What are you currently involved in or pursuing following the completion of your internship?

I have been travelling since the completion of my internship :)

In what ways has the internship influenced or impacted your current activities and future endeavors?

The internship teaches you about corporate lives and gives you insights into what you can expect once you enter corporate.