Goldman Sachs GIR lateral hire process?

Selected for first round call with HR next week. What should I expect in terms of behavioural questions?

Currently prepping for: Why GS? Why ER? Why this sector?

Anything else that you guys think I should prep? Thanks

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Why now?

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Seth Barman

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They reached out. I think it’s still worth considering?

Don’t you?

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