Goldman Sachs Video Interview
Myself, and a few people I know of were invited to do the 15min video interviewers for Goldman Sach's IBD summer internship. However, I believe they are not interviews, but rather you recording answers. Anybody have any experience with this/know what they ask?
GS HireVue Online Interview
In recent years, all applicants have been asked to participate in HireVue Video Interviews after applying to a program (internships, full time, and pre-internship programs). Users have said that they usually hear back after recording their interview between a 1 week to a month later to schedule second round or superday interviews. The status of their candidacy can be accessed on the applicant portal.
The interview includes 3-5 questions with 30 seconds to prepare a response, and up to 2 minutes to answer. HireVue stops recording as soon as 2 minutes are up. There is an opportunity to practice this video format in the HireVue tutorial you will see prior to starting your interview. It is recommended to practice preparing and recording videos prior to your interview- HireVue offers unlimited practice trials.
The HireVue Video interview can be inclusive of all the divisions you applied to, but the questions will be catered to one division. One way to find out which division you are interviewing with is to check "reply-to" recipient in that email. Then Linkedin that person to find which division he/she is recruiting for.
Questions to expect in the Interview
Users have typically been given behavioral questions, and occasionally technical questions depending on the division they applied for.
- Why GS?
- Why this division?
- What does this division do and how does it fit into the firm?
- Tell us about a time that you had to work in a team.
- How does your experience and background apply to this division?
- Tell us about a project you're proud of.
- Tell me about a time when someone wasn't pulling their weight.
- Tell me about a time when you were faced with a confrontation.
Why Work at GS?
Below is an example answer for "why do you want to work at GS?"
I first became interested in GS when attending an informational session at XYZ school. There I spoke with several alumni from the Goldman Sachs IB Group. After connecting with members of the firm at that event, I was connected to speak to more alumni from the firm who spoke extensively about the beneficial nature of the 3 analyst mobility program and the internal modeling in the IBD group. Recently, I had the chance to come visit the FIG floor and speak with multiple bankers throughout the day. After that experience, I knew that I wanted to work at GS due to the very collegial nature of the firm in addition to the unique program structure.
Tips for Video Interviews with Goldman Sachs
- Ensure your webcam and microphone work
- Practice answering general behavioral questions concisely in front of a webcam, and prepare yourself mentally for questions you may not expect
- Review your resume for experiences and skills you want to highlight
- Be dressed in business professional from the waist up, and conduct your HireVue interview in a quiet, well- lit room with minimal background distractions
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This is the first time they are doing this so no one really has any background experience in how they will go. I thought that they were interviews except that they give you a certain allotted amount of time for you to answer each question that they ask you on video and you simply record your answer. I would assume they would just ask you basic behavioral questions if it's only 15 minutes long though.
Any update on what the format/questions of this video interview were like?
Those of you who did the pre-recording video interview, do you have any insight in the type of questions they asked since they said they were standardized and how you felt overall about the pre-recording?
Hey. I got an August 17th deadline and I still haven't done it. Have you gotten around to doing the interview yet? Do they ask job related questions or mostly behavioral questions?
@casdor, I saw your PM, but couldn't reply because I just joined yesterday... They just asked me behavioral questions (strengths, team experience, and how the specific division within the firm that I applied to benefits the work that GS does. Hope this helps, and good luck!
Can you clarify on what they meant on that last behavioral they asked? Are they just essentially asking how the IBD (if that's the division you applied for) is useful? Isn't it just bringing in revenues through advisory fees?
Did they ask you any out of the ordinary questions or questions you didn't really expect / prep for? Would appreciate any insight you could give on this.
Yeah, they asked how "internal audit strengthened the functions of the firm" and the same for compliance/finance that I applied for. None of the other questions were crazy--very straightforward (greatest strength, why your major/school, group/team projects, background). I think it was 6 or 7 questions long.
Does anyone have any idea how long they might take to get back after the video interview? Also for me, this was for a fall (seasonal/off cycle) internship NOT summer.
I just did the video interview yesterday. After the interview, a video played and it indicated that I would be hearing within a week or two. I was such a nervous wreck. I totally bombed it. It was so weird for me, talking in front of a camera.
Did they ask you the same general behavioral questions as well?
I'm assuming that for my fall internship application the response rate (positive or negative!) would be much faster, right?
Any idea/input would be appreciated! Thanks :)
Well, the fact is that people have heard back in a week or two. Since it's a video interview, I would give them time to view it first. I'm sure they are looking at a lot of them. So, give it some time and see what happens. Good luck! Let me know how it goes for you.
Just relax for a week (or two, as was indicated) and send a polite email, if no response given. Good luck!
do you have any suggestions on who to email? my school's recruiter? There wasn't a person/contact listed, so I'm confused :/
Really don't think it should be anything to worry about
anyone heard back since they did the online interview/how long did it take for them to get back to you?
has anyone heard back from the video interview?
Just got my invitation to do this. However, I've applied to like five of their divisions. Is there any way for me to find out which one I am interviewing for? Lol..
I also did mine this weekend, Havent heard back yet. Have you?
Yeah. Go to the website and log in to the careers site where you filled out the application. There's a drop down menu on the top right of the screen where you can see your application status. The questions are pretty general anyway. One thing I will say is be sure you know a few things about the divisions you applied for because they will ask in the video interview. Everything else is behavioral. It was only 6 questions for me. Hope this helps!
How long it did take for you to hear back? Still haven't heard...
Has anyone heard back?
Just took my interview for investment banking + securities.
Completely bombed it, ended up writing a complaint to the head of HR lol
Have you heard back yet?
I literally took it today
Any insight on the types of questions for securities division?
Hi, did you have your Sec recorded interview? Can you please share your quest? Tks
What's the email address for the head of HR?
I don't actually know for sure, I just found her on linkedin and used the GS email format. I can't believe I sent that email lol..
You emailed edith cooper? That takes some serious guts.
Haha, I did.. In retrospect, I think the email I wrote was pretty analytical and constructive so maybe it reflected well on me
Lol, you wrote a complaint to the head of HR? What did that look like?
Or was it an "Ok I'm not seriously good at Skyping, please consider me pls" appeal?
Also, did it work!?
Lol, it was an essay about why HireVue sucks. Absolutely no censorship of thought.
I don't know if it was the email, but I did end up receiving an offer from GS.
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Has anyone heard back yet? And if anyone's applied to and completed the PWM interview, were the questions the same as the ones posted above? Thanks.
Did the Hirevue around 2 weeks ago, got my sep 22 superday offer 3 days ago.
Awesome. Good luck
That's awesome! Congratulations! Did you have to do a second interview before being invited to the superday or did you only do the HireVue? Also, were you notified of the superday by phone or email?
Cong same question as below
my status on the securities interview says "Interview completed, we forward to meeting you on your selected interview date" and IMD says "Interview scheduled". I did my hirevue interview 28th August. Anyone heard back yet? Any ideas on the statuses?
buysidebandit How'd the superday go? And anyone hear back yet?
I got an offer!
Nice!!! Congrats!
Did you get the offer the same day?
Way to go!
So what questions do they ask for IBD hirevue First round? This is a list I compiled from this thread and the SA megathread. If someone could verify, that'd be awesome and I'll give SBs.
Why IBD
Why GS
What is IBD and how does it benefit the firm
and these are the questions I got form the SA megathread below
What motivated you to pick your major(s) and university, do you think you made a good choice?
Giving an example of working on projects with tight schedules/deadlines, how did you do and how did you meet expectations?
Give an example of forging personal relationships with coworkers and supervisors and how these improved the quality of your work
What particular skills do you currently have that you believe would be of use working as an Analyst at GS (they say you have to be specific for this one; I talked about my extensive Excel work and the praise it has received as well as my public speaking/debate career and how it could help me put together pitchbooks)
Giving your thoughts about one current market trend or talking about a particular financial, technological or business idea that you have
Damn, I wish the questions I got were like that...Just a fair warning for anyone applying to other divisions, the questions above have nothing to do with the questions you'll be asked.
I had those questions for the hirevue interview but not my superday interview...
What division was your first round? You can PM me if you would prefer bigwilly @mCobb"
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Easy +1SB
use those questions and the vault behavioral guide.
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how do you know which division is reviewing your interview if you applied to multiple ones? thank youuuuu!!
check the status of your applications to see which are "under review"
thank you!!
is that what it says if you received a hirevue interview? mine says "selected to interview" but have not heard back since hirevue... been almost two weeks
I'm assuming video interview in which you tape at home... although it should go without saying: make sure to dress professionally and keep a plain, clean background. Take multiple takes to give your best shot. Good luck!
A bunch of companies do this now. The format is always the same. You basically are given a question to answer and a minute or two to record your answer. The questions are usually fit and behavioral, and the interview is basically a recorded phone screen. Some firms give you the questions beforehand, but not all. You do not speak with an interviewer or other human being during the "interview".
Agreed. I feel like if you have an accent you are disadvantaged.
Yeah, but you may be less disadvantaged than you would be on a phone screen, due to audio quality.
yep. for those who haven't taken it I would practices the questions I put along with vault/wso behavioral.
so usually how long it takes to hear back from GS after the video interview? Just completed my interview 2 hrs ago and damn I hate this.. Recording myself in front of camera is weird..
People are saying two weeks. It's been two weeks since I did it and still nothing...
Did anyone have an interview through a video conference with HR and a few different individuals at the firm? Had this after my HireVue but haven't met anyone else who has been through this type of process....
No, that's the first I hear about it. Must be a good sign...Was it directly after your hirevue or did you receive an email days after?
Hi, does anyone know around what percentage moves from the hirevue interview to the super day?
also interested
The whole video interview thing is no bueno
I had an interview about a month ago on hirevue and have still not heard back and my statuses on Goldman Sachs say, Application Under Review? It has been that way for awhile? Is this a bad sign?
For what position? I'm in the same boat as you
I'm in the same boat. Mine has been under review for a month, and one of mine says interview completed without me doing any next steps
Same here...Although mine still says "Current status is Interview Scheduled. We look forward to seeing you on your selected interview date." I wonder if it has anything to do with the office location we applied to. Mine is non-NYC and I know for a fact they tend to fly people in later in the year.
Just got my offer for summer analyst in IMD - GSAM.
Congrats! Mind if you share some details (e.g. when did you take the hirevue, was it nyc or branch office, etc.)?
I applied to GSAM mid August. Received email to do Hirevue thing on 9/3. Completed Hirevue video interview around 9/6. Received an email on 9/13 to do a video interview with an actual person. Did that on 9/16. Two 30 minute interviews with some GSAM guys.
Received a call around 9/22 for on-site interviews in NYC with multiple teams at GSAM on 9/28 (not sure if that was a superday or not - I've never been to a superday so I don't know what they entail, but I only saw one other guy interviewing so I'm guessing it wasn't a superday). Went to GS on 9/27 and did my interviews (total of 10 interviews, no breaks in between, was super stressful but I think went well).
I received a couple of calls from HR since my interviews asking me to rank my preferences between teams, if I were applying anywhere else, etc. Finally received the offer today, 10/10, and accepted.
Has anyone been offered for SLC?
Bump
Which division in SLC? For GIR (full-time), some people have received offers, some have received denials, and some are still waiting.
Has anyone applied to RMD and heard back? Either interview or superday invitation?
I applied for the video about 2 weeks ago and nothing yet - Should I ping all my contacts at GS tomorrow?
Just got a hirevue interview this weekend for IMD
Do you remember what you were asked? I have mine soon. Thanks
i applied to 3 divisions but am most interested in IBD. however in the hirevue interview i only received questions on the other 2 divisions and no questions for IBD. does this mean i got dinged for IBD? Or were the questions generated randomly?
I applied to S&T. could you please share what questions they asked?(~freaking out~)
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