I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (London, England) in Feb 2011
Interview
GS did not ask for tests (numerical, verbal reasoning) and did less interviews than other banks. Process consisted of 1 phone interview and 2 onsite interviews. Phone interview was said to be competency based but it was 80% math and 20% competency, be prepared for some straightforward calculations and core math questions. They value speed in answers but correct answers even more. 2nd round consisted of 2 1:2 interviews with brainteasers and finance and valuation questions. Do not be surprised to get a question about the contents of a cube etc. Interviewers were nice although not very responsive. Make sure you do not make any mistakes, are extremely passionate about the firm and i-banking.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
You have a cube of 100cm*100*100cm. You poor 1 liter of water into the cube, how high will the cube be filled with water in centimeters?
Fairly Straightforward. HV --> SD, where SD was 3 rounds 20 minutes each. Overall positive experience and not stressful, but would recommend to 100% know every single line of your resume down to the dot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your resume.
How much coding experience do you have?
What metrics do you use when researching an equity.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs
Interview
The interview was fast, streamlined, and honestly, easy questions if you prepared. This was for the Dallas office, though. Applied and heard back a month later for Superday invite with three rounds back to back.
They asked alot of accounting question, and also alot of question about how to deal under pressure. They also tell you to prepare a stock pitch and present it to them.
