I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Jersey City, NJ) in Jan 2010
Interview
Got the interview through a Recruiter to put things in perspective
- Applied in Dec 09
- 1st interview 3 rd week of Jan
- 2nd interview 4th week of Jan
- 3rd interview 1st week of Feb
Offer - 4th week of Feb
1st interivew was with the hiring manager in Jersey City -
Asked generic background question about resume and work experience. Stressed on demonstration of TeamWork and experience around working in a team, presentation to senior mgmt etc
- Why you want to work for GS?
- What do you know and like about GS?
- Why should I hire you?
- What are your core competencies?
Also somethings around relationship building, & change mgmt experience?
2nd interivew with the team and clients of the team
5 individual 1 after the other 2 via phone 1 in london & 1 local.
- Questions regarding Education and selection of What B-schools I applied to besides the one I choose?
- Why did I select a particular b-school?
- Conflict Mgmt/Behaviourial Questons?
- WHY GS? ( You better have a very good answer for WHY GS?)
3rd interview with the Big Dog... very informal and friendly more sort of strategy question regarding how you can contribute to the strategy?
- Were you want to be 5 yrs from now in the org?
- How quickly can you contribute to the team?
- Any questions?
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Interview
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Interview questions [1]
Question 1
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Interview questions [1]
Question 1
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