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    Goldman Sachs Reviews

    Updated December 11, 2018
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    Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Lloyd C. Blankfein
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    1. Featured Review

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      "Great corporate environment"

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      Former Employee - Executive Assistant in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Executive Assistant in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Goldman Sachs full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      They take care of their people in every way. Very impressive facility at the NYC headquarters, with all the comforts. Strong corporate structure to make sure no one is misused. Good, transparent leadership.

      Cons

      Not really a con, but not a lot of handholding if you are a slow learner. They expect top-tier, smart work from every employee. If you want to move up from an administrative position, you will have to lobby for it - nothing will just fall in your lap here.

    2. "GS"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Goldman Sachs full-time

      Pros

      People, people, people. The most hard-working, smart-working individuals in any business.

      Cons

      Bureaucracy of a large organization; limited career moves outside of New York City

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    3. "Great people, great benefits and compensation"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Goldman Sachs full-time

      Pros

      Working with highly skilled professionals

      Cons

      Long hours, highly competitive environment

    4. "Great place to work to learn"

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      Former Employee - Analyst in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Analyst in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Goldman Sachs full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      great place to learn as a long person out of school

      Cons

      very political at times which can be frustrating

    5. "Challenging environment"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Goldman Sachs full-time

      Pros

      You work with hardworking, smart people.

      Cons

      Management chain can be iffy.

    6. "Great place to start career"

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      Current Employee - Associate in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Associate in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Goldman Sachs full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Flat organization, opportunities given to those who ask, you'll learn a lot.

      Cons

      Politics, long working hours, opportunities given to those who ask not those who deserve it.

    7. "Associate"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Everything was great. Great culture and training.

      Cons

      long hours, but fulfilling work

    8. "Analyst"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Goldman Sachs full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The culture and the people

      Cons

      One works long days, balance

    9. "review"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Goldman Sachs full-time

      Pros

      great culture and team members

      Cons

      Below-market pay and long hours

    10. "Great First Job"

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      Former Employee - Investment Banking Analyst in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Investment Banking Analyst in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Goldman Sachs full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Loved the people I worked with and the competitive environment. As an investment banking analyst, you learn a lot very quickly, and have a great name on your resume. Great gym and cafeteria at the NYC office.

      Cons

      Hours were long, sometimes little work-life balance.