Goldman Sachs Interview Questions

Application

I applied online. The process took 6+ months. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Salt Lake City, UT (US)) in October 2013.

Interview

Applied online through school recommendations, emailed me about a phone interview. Had a phone interview, was invited to SLC. Mostly behavior questions. Two separate interviews each with two men. They definitely play the good cop bad cop at super day. One seemed annoyed and did not pay any attention and seemed distracted the whole time, while the other was involved and said things after each question "wow that sounds really interesting, sounds like you made a good decision in that scenario". Overall the interview was really weird, and I left not wanting the job. Applied to other jobs and accepted an offer before they got back to me. Applied in Sept, went to SLC to interview in Oct, and just recently heard back, middle of March. They also did not pay me back for expenses until FEB! Whole situation weird, and I found the really delayed check, and reply very unprofessional. SLC was great though. I also heard they offer below 50, so keep in mind before getting your heart set on Goldman.

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Application

I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (New York, NY (US)) in February 2011.

Interview

This was for their private wealth management division:
Did two phone interviews on two separate occasions with more recent hires (both at associate level) with similar formats, but clearly different styles based on the personality of the interviewer.

First interviewer - Around 50% background questions and 50% brainteaser types. Did reasonably well, but got hung up on the last brainteaser that I had to be guided through. Generally friendly and answered lots of my questions about the position/department. Good enough to get me to the second round...

Second interviewer - Starts by asking about some points about my educational background and asks for elaboration. I've been asked about it in many past interviews, so talked through it quite smoothly, but he clearly didn't understand the subject at all (Monte Carlo acceleration techniques). He promptly switches the topic and start throwing math brainteasers at me one after another until I start tripping up a bit and he says "come on, time's ticking", instead of offering any hints to move the process along. Afterwards, he just says the "we'll be in touch" and hangs up. One of the rudest interviewers I've ever spoken with.

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Application

The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Salt Lake City, UT (US)) in December 2011.

Interview

Recieved a phone call from an experienced recruiter who asked questions regarding my past experience. After a back and forth he informed me I was best suited for a leadership or managment position that they currently do not have an opening.

Application

I applied through college or university. The process took 4+ weeks. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (New York, NY (US)) in February 2012.

Interview

very very very hard and not that interesting of a process. Didnt actually want to work there by the end of the interview process. Would have rather ripped my throat out than work for the guys that were interviewing me. Overall i would say apply somewhere else. Just not worth it.

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Interview

The Goldman Sachs process is extremely long. I had multiple interviews, beginning with a phone interview with a recruiter, followed up with another interview by the actual hiring manager along with multiple individuals in the team. Finally, after the phone interview, I got an in person interview. I just wish that they would have told me sooner rather or not I got the job.

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs.

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Very long process. Takes a while to get through all rounds.

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6+ weeks. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Salt Lake City, UT (US)) in October 2009.

Interview

Initial communication was through e-mail. My submission to the HR department was an internal referral through a friend. The company was very professional on the phone interview with the HR rep.
However, the HR rep continually made it sound that Goldman was so much better than everyone else, it became a bit annoying, and the HR individual did not know much about the job, but pretended to know questions I had for her.
The interview process was two rounds of five interviews each, each lasting 30 min. It was a combination of phone, teleconference and live interviews.
Approach from interviewers was cordial, but specific to one section of my resume. Primarily testing communication skills, leadership ability, desire to work for Goldman, and if I "fit" into the culture of the firm. More senior interviewers were less specific about what they wanted, but interviewed for this "fit".

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Negotiation

Very tight. They pushed to get the answer quickly and there was little wiggle room

Application

I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (New York, NY (US)) in February 2016.

Interview

a couple stage interview with HR, managers, completing a business case and it was not a very stressful experience. Received a job offer and accepted it. Don't feel pressured. It's only a job interview. There are many other employers.

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4+ weeks. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Salt Lake City, UT (US)) in February 2015.

Interview

No one process is the same. You could have a day of 7 interviews and get offer a job, or you could have 3 different days of interviews and meet 14 people. Your interview may be on video, or your interview may be in the person or by phone. It always varies.

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Application

I applied online. The process took 4+ months. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Richardson, TX (US)).

Interview

Interview process consisted of meeting five different VPs, three recruiters and and completing an extensive background check. The questions range from product knowledge to common situation-task-result queries. My recommendation, focus on having strong answers with added confidence and clarity, and you will be remembered. In conclusion, it was a lengthy interview process that spanned about four months. If they really want you, they will tell you, and make things work in your favor.

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