What's the background check process in Goldman Sachs?
Anyone who can describe the background check process in Goldman Sachs? I guess filling in online application form first and then the outsourced company (named Hireright) would verify the information? Thanks.
Regarding the employment history, do I need to solicit my former employer to issue certification letter and references? Or just provide the phone and email and they contact the former employer?
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Yup, also want to know how do they check all kinds of scholarships/awards/certificates u got in uni or outside. We are to provide them all refs or they help themselves?
does Goldman use chexsystem for your background check ? I have a fraud issue listed on my chexsystem that I am trying to fight to get removed.
WILL GS do REFERENCE check while doing background check? (Originally Posted: 04/21/2014)
Hi all, sorry to bother you with this topic but I am really concerned that will GS ask your previous employer about your working attitude etc during background check? Mine has been going on for six weeks, and I once did a research with my professor but I guess i didn't not do that well (didn't meet the professor frequently and I feel he is a little bit disappointed. I finished all the research though, I guess the quality may be no that good). Should that cause a concern?
Really appreciate any advice. Thank you
I heard Lloyd makes the personal calls to references
so they might ask questions about working attitude? Thanks!
Totally varies depending on who is hiring. Always best to be prepared. You never know.
Goldman Sachs Background Check (Originally Posted: 06/05/2012)
Hi
Does anyone know how Goldman does their background check?
Will they be able to know about a job which is not on the resume?
Thanks!
I hope Gol(d)man Sachs didn't hire you for your attention to detail
They outsource background checking to some third-party (forgot which one they've been using in the past). They usually pull your credit file and criminal record but not sure how much beyond that. I remember my credit file being pulled but none of my colleagues/bosses from previous jobs were contacted during the process.
Goldman Background Check: does it reveal previous job? (Originally Posted: 06/05/2012)
Hi
I am interviewing at Goldman Sachs. I have not mentioned about my current job in my resume (which I joined 2 months back). I was wondering if they can come to know about my current job from Background check?
Please share your experiences. Appreciate the help!
Thanks!
You already posted about this...and spelled Goldman wrong both times...
Fail.
Why wouldn't you include your current position in your resume?
yeah that was a dumb move.
GS BACKGROUND CHECKS (Originally Posted: 09/09/2016)
HOW THOROUGH IS GS WITH THE BACKGROUND CHECKS WITH REGARD TO SCHOOL, CRIMINAL RECORD, WORK HISTORY, ETC. HOW MANY YEARS BACK DO THEY CHECK? ANYONE WHO HAS HAD THE BACKGROUND CHECK AND ANYONE WHO CURRENTLY WORKS THERE, HELP ME OUT!!
Pretty thorough, its a global investment bank. Haven't worked there but I've worked in the banking industry. Any misdemeanors/felonies I'd be worried about
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GS Background check (Originally Posted: 09/28/2014)
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Is it recorded anywhere?
I believe it's in my permenant file, but not my transcript
Depends on where it is noted and how. I doubt they'll find out if it's not on the transcript, but if they do your offer will almost definitely be rescinded. The one thing they take very seriously is dishonesty.
I disagree, you do not have to list every single experience on your CV and your background check transcript should be consistent with your CV. It is dishonest to invent degrees or work experiences but it is not dishonest not to mention everything. ie if you did a summer job / internship there is no need to mention it on your CV or background check...
Doesn't GS ask in the online app whether or not you've been charged with/found guilty of academic dishonesty? If you answered the question honestly, I don't see why they would be able to rescind your offer.
But then again, I don't work in HR so I don't know.
Do they drug test?
Upon hire or random or both?
They actually didn't ask for it. The online app doesn't ask for anything except for felony convictions etc.
Criminal Background Check At Goldman (Originally Posted: 11/08/2009)
What does the criminal background check at Goldman consist of specifically?
I have a misdemeanor assault charge from four years ago, when I was a freshman in college, and am wondering how that will effect my employment prospects with Goldman.
What about the other banks?
Thanks for your help.
Test.
is it a conviction? If it was dismissed it might not show up. If it's a conviction then you have to explain it.
I was charged with a felony assault, but got it reduced to a misdemeanor becaused I didn't want to fight all the way to try to get it booted, because it was in a small country town, judges know cops, etc.
I have come to reality and know I will most likely have to disclose it, but I am more concerned about Goldman's view on the charge - it was my freshman year of college- 4 years ago.
I didn't know if they had a certain "policy".
Livermore: what was the outcome of this? Did GS rescind their offer for the misdemeanor? Also did you disclose this to them via HR WorkWays?
There must be many violent people at GS. This is not the first time that I hear this sort of concerns, but never heard of anyone who got their offers rescinded.
you'll be OK
Goldman has a TON of criminals working for them. youll fit right in.
don't forget about the drug tests, a silent killer... i almost lost my offer last summer.
Just an update here - didn't get a second interview after the phone so never received offer or had to disclose.
If you work at GS in NY I would like to meet, as I am relocating in 2 weeks. LET ME KNOW PLEASE - LUNCH, COFFEE, BEER
GS background check (experienced hire) (Originally Posted: 10/19/2017)
I have been in the work force for about 2.5 years, so when I submitted my resume to GS, I did not list my GPA. Also during the interviews no one asked about GPA. I'm now going through the background check process where the firm is asking for my gpa from the schools i attended. Would the offer be rescinded for a low GPA? Thanks!
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