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Goldman Sachs Analyst Interview Questions & Reviews
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 9, 2013
Interview Details – Generic questions about internships and academic experience
Interview Question – Rank risk customer experience and performance in order of importance Answer Question
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jan 23, 2013
Interview Details – submitted resume at an oncampus hiring event - got a call for first round interview, 30 mins 2 on 1 interview, resume based, little technical based on resume and experience. after 2 weeks got call for second round. Had 3 1 on 1 interviews, resume based, but will go in depth.
Interview Question – 1 singleton programming. Answer Question
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Salt Lake City, UT Nov 2012 – Reviewed Nov 30, 2012
Interview Details – FIrst interview round was back to back interview for 30 mins each. Second round interview with VPs.
Interview Question – Basic general behavioral quesitons Answer Question
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Salt Lake City, UT Sep 2012 – Reviewed Nov 3, 2012
Interview Details – Applied online, was invited to the office. Had four interviews. Was told that I would be contacted in the next couple weeks. One of the gents was not very personable, looked angry and not interested to be at the interview. I found the whole process to be interesting, the building is large and amazing. I would have preferred the New York office.
Interview Question – How did you handle conflict in your last job? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Not enough money.
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Salt Lake City, UT Oct 2010 – Reviewed Nov 1, 2010
Interview Details – Interview focused on team work, leadership, and self initiative
Interview Question – Describe a time when you had to work with a team member who didn't cooperate. Answer Question
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Salt Lake City, UT Apr 2010 – Reviewed Aug 2, 2010
Interview Details – There was an initial resume submission to the company, followed by email acceptance 2 weeks later. A two hour overview of the company, followed by a networking sessiong with hiring managers. the next day there was two interviews each with two hiring managers.
Interview Question – Why would you make a good fit for Goldman Sachs Answer Question
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Declined Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Sep 2009 – Reviewed Apr 20, 2010
Interview Details – Flied to Sydney for a 1:1 job interview. position based in NY United States. The interviewer basically focused on the points I wrote in my CV and particularly interested in any activities related to finance and business. I did a lot of research on GS the week before and occasionally raised questions regarding GS's workforce diversification and women in GS. And the interviewer was impressed. Also remember to keep talking about the latest news you find out about the company and ask questions if you got anything interesting.
Interview Question – Tell me more about the M&A competition you participated and what was the synergy you found out about the two companies. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Changed my mind not to work in IB and got a better offer which locates closer to my family.
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 12, 2013
Interview Details – 1.Resume shortlisting 2. 1st round interview with Senior analysts / Associates 3. 2nd round interview with VP (No HR round)
Interview Question – Questions generally related to accounting concepts, valuation, summer internship & a few guesstimates. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No salary negotiation.
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 1, 2013
Interview Details – Many rounds. Met almost everyone on the desk.
Interview Question – Asked about fx forwards, and fx carry. Answer Question
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Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bangalore (India) Dec 2009 – Reviewed Mar 24, 2013
Interview Details – 3 rounds, 1st round HR, 2nd round associate and final round VP
Interview Question – Questions on the future plans and your learning apatite and questions to see if you suite the companies work culture Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation
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