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Lloyd C. Blankfein
Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – Great learning experience--they hold their people to the very highest standards
Cons – Low compensation compared to buy side/ other banks for my current role; very poor work-life balance (though this may just be my group)
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-04-03 18:40 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs as an intern for less than a year
Pros – Fast-paced culture, competitive (if you like an electric atmosphere), diverse community, sufficiently horizontal team structure, demanding, fairly good hours
Cons – excessively competitive, somewhat cold and artificial, individual culture (not communal or sufficiently interactive), nose in the air,
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-03-24 18:59 PDT
Former Employee – worked at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – Way above average staff competence
Way above average ambitions (may be viewed as a Con in certain contexts)
Internal mobility
Resources
Excellent training programs
Community programs
Looks great on resume
Respectable compensation and benefits
Gym on site (New York City, Jersey City)
Cons – Way above average ambitions (may be viewed as a Pro in certain contexts)
Management skills of tech managers may be below average
Strong, even though stealth, peer and management pressure
Long hours
New downtown facilities (NYC) are cramped
Advice to Senior Management – Be open to receive bad news from subordinates and be brave to give bad news to superiors.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-03-22 13:28 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 8 years
Pros – great pay and benefits. it has made it hard to find new opportunities, due to the handsome compensation afforded to me at Goldman
Cons – not enough advancement opportunities unless relocation is an option. the world has gone virtual
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-03-20 00:31 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs as an intern for less than a year
Pros – Prestigious name; training program; network opportunity
Cons – pressure, pressure, pressure. pressure. pressure
Advice to Senior Management – N/A
2013-03-12 16:00 PDT
Former Employee – worked at Goldman Sachs
Pros – Make a lot for an intern. The managers are very open and accesible. Also, they notice and value your efforts.
Cons – Somewhat more formal atmosphere than the typical internship in the Tech industry, though much less formal than the financial side of Goldman Sachs.
2013-03-13 09:30 PDT
Former Employee – worked at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – Prestige, Good Pay, High quality colleagues
Cons – Was 24/7, extremely stressful, company does not understand non-work life
Advice to Senior Management – Being # 1 is a great achievement, and the need to maintain that status is understandable, but most employees have families and the grueling expectations of the firm does not allow a decent balance between work and home.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-03-13 13:56 PDT
Former Employee – worked at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than a year
Pros – Name on the Resume
Soft skills like presentation, communication, professionalism, attention to detail, accountability and managing expectations are perfected
Depending on your division - analytic and critical thinking ability is honed
Cons – Long Hours
High expectations (everything from a presentation to a client to ordering lunch will be perfect...or you get yelled at)
Pay Structure (bonuses skew towards the top)
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-03-13 15:36 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 8 years
Pros – Competitive environment, intelligent people, best in class, always striving for excellence. Culture is outstanding, encourages open-mindedness and looks for people who encompass the same mindset. Thought leadership is hugely important.
Cons – You feel like a work horse, the hours can get long, and the pace is extremely fast. If you don't fit in within the first 6 months (work and culture wise), you likely won't be successful for the long haul.
Advice to Senior Management – Engage individuals at all levels - important to get the holistic perspective, not just those at the top.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-03-10 14:26 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Goldman Sachs full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – great talented people, a lot of things to learn
Cons – not as fast pace as expected
Advice to Senior Management – evaluation
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-03-04 18:35 PST
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