I don't think there's already a forum on Goldman's 2019 IBD Summer Analyst recruiting process, so figured I'd start one. Please share insights/questions below! Is anyone else recruiting through the accelerated timeline?
Goldman Sachs Summer Analyst Timeline
It seems like the recruiting cycle starts earlier every year. While there’s no guarantee that the next year’s cycle will follow a similar pattern, here is what WSO community members have reported for 2019 SA positions.
Early Action (applications closed May 15th)
- HireVues: mid to end-April
- Superdays: invites sent out early May, Superdays held mid to end-May
- Offer decision deadline: September 1st
Regular: (applications opened July 1st)
- HireVues: early to mid August
- Superdays: invites sent early September, Superdays held mid to end-September
- Offer decision deadline: TBD
Tips for Applying and Interviewing
Network. Network. Network.
HireVues are likely to focus on behavioral questions. Check out this post for specific HireVue tips.
For the Superday, you’ll likely have multiple 30-minute interviews. Previous cycle candidates share their experiences in the forum post about GS 2018 Superday.
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Anyone got a hirevue yet?
I recently attended an exploratory event in the NYC office and was told that superdays begin in the month of May and that HireVues are released on a rolling basis up til superdays
I have heard people have already secured SA 19 offers with GS... and I have also heard first wave hi revues were sent out a few weeks ago (ALTHOUGH: I think this may be for LA/CALI/SF) not too sure on NYC
Chicago applicant here.
My app status changed to Under Review a couple of days ago.
Can confirm the same for NYC.
I have two friends that received SA offers for SF, just to confirm what you've heard. They had a super day around two weeks ago
hey i PMed you!
Hi can you share the questions with me please. I can share JP.
you are not wrong my friend
"Application Under Review"
"You have not been selected to interview during our Early Action process, however, your application is still under consideration. You will be contacted with an update to your status in the fall. We appreciate your patience."
is that a ding?
It's a ding.
is there any point in me continuing to network w GS and hope to get something for regular recruiting?
Seems like a ding for Early Action but maybe they'll review it during regular decision? Not sure why they would say "your application is still under consideration" otherwise.
Just got the same thing. I think I'm going to reach out to alum and see if they can push me through during regular decision review.
My NY app says "Selected for Interview", other locations still say Application Received. No hirevue email yet.
Are you at a target?
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I have the same exact status. Do you mind sharing which other divisions you applied to? My other ones say "Application Received" as well.
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Same boat as you. Have you gotten the email yet? It’s been almost 24 hours so kinda getting nervous.
I still haven't gotten it despite the recruiter email earlier yesterday. Did you email them directly?
Does anyone know why these companies are recruiting and handing out offers over a year in advance? Why is it getting earlier every year?
Whenever I speak to HR professionals, they say that it's because all the banks are competing for top talent. But who knows, they may have other internal reasons we aren't aware of.
Interesting. There's probably some truth to that. Could also weed out the transfer students and those looking for an extra semester to pull up their grades.
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At a target school, got email for HireVue today. NYC SA 19.
What time did you get the email? My portal says selected for interview, but still haven't gotten HireVue email.
I haven't been checking my portal, so not sure when the status changed, but I got the email at 2:01pm.
Same here, hirevue received
Hi if you dont mind sharing the questions for IBD Id really appreciate it. I can share JPM, MS, and BAML.
Non target, hirevue email received today NYC summer 2019 as well
Is this for IBD only? Applied early to S&T and it says still under review
Yeah, mine is for IBD. I also applied to IMD, and thta one still says Under Review.
Oh okay! Congrats btw
Hi if you dont mind sharing the questions for IBD Id really appreciate it. I can share JPM, MS, and BAML.
what does it say under "Application under review"?
It basically says something like Thank you for your application. We are still reviewing the applications and will be in touch if you are selected for a Hirevue interview blah blah
If you've done the hirevue what question did you get? Also what were the IBD questions?
Hi if you dont mind sharing the questions for IBD Id really appreciate it. I can share JPM, MS, and BAML.
I got a Hirevue invite for NYC '19 IBD today. Anyone have any idea what the questions might be?
for those of you that are non-target and got a hirevue, how much did you guys network?
Got the Hirevue, but only networked at their NYC office and one follow-up call.
Got the hirevu, networked like crazy
Does anyone know if this hirevue is for all divisions or not? While my IBD status says "selected for interview" and IMD is still under review but under it says you will only complete one hirevue for the recruiting season for all divisions so I am a bit confused.
From what I've heard, your Hirevue will have the behavioral, 1 question for IBD, and 1 question for IMD. If your IMD gets chosen for a Hirevue later, you've already done it. Basically just be prepared to answer an additional question for IMD now.
Thank you, I'll definitely prepare both. Do you think the divisional question will be technical or more like why this division?
Got an email saying that I will receive the Hirevue tonight. Applied for both S&T and IMD
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I would really appreciate it if you could share the questions. I can help with JPM, BAML, and MS
Have you received the Hirevue link yet? I also got the email from recruiter but haven't got any email from Hirevue. (already checked spam/ trach box)
Yep, got the link at 8pm yesterday.
anyone done the hirevue? got one for S&T/IBD
anyone also get rejected?
hi does anyone know how these work and what questions you have to answer?
Got a hirevue request for IBD but application portal says not selected for interview in early round. Anybody in the same boat? Also, what exactly does this mean?
They're probably going to consider you for regular decision.
hirevue request through email?
Yes. I first got the email from my campus recruiter that I'll be receiving a hirevue request that evening which I did, through email.
I got this as well, my IBD is under review but not selected for early round. so it might be for S&T (my second choice)
Update: Campus recruiter reached out, says the application portal thing is a glitch. Got selected for interview in the early action round.
What do you mean by application portal thing is a glitch? I got sent a hirevue as well but the two locations I applied for both said I was not selected for interview in early round. Am I actually still being considered for early action?
for anyone who got the hirevue and finished it, what were yall's questions? i got mine for IBD 2019
I would really appreciate it if you could share the questions. I can help with JPM, BAML, and MS
For those who have completed IBD hirevue, what were the questions?
hey has anyone else recieved the goldman email but not the hirevue email?
Yeah I got the email but I have not gotten the Hirevue link. I emailed the recruiter but have not heard anything back yet
Yeah, having the same issue as you. I emailed a recruiter and they said they would extend our deadline to complete the Hirevue since they're having technical issues.
Okay great thanks. Hopefully mine gets back to me tomorrow
bump, didn't get the hirevue email but got the recruiter email. lmk if they get back to you
It's really not in anyone's best interest to share the Hirevue questions considering they would be giving their competition a clear leg up on themselves.
Was about to say the same thing.
The only way they'd share them is way later and it'd be of no benefit. Most HireVue's have a deadline after the invitation is sent. For JPM, I had two days to complete mine after the invite.
Lol not everyone is hypercompetitive
i heard the hirevue is mostly if not all behavioral. with that said, the JPM hirevue had the same questions for everyone if you were in North America
Whats the format of the hirevue? how many questions are there, long do you have to think of an answer for each question, how long do you have to answer each question?
Did anyone else also get a survey about whether you're flexible on groups along with the hirevue?
Yeah, i think everyone who got the hirevue also got the mass email with the survey.
When is everyone's hirevue due? Mine is due today
I believe you have three days after you receive the invitation.
Do you mind sharing what some of the tougher questions were?
Didn't apply to IBD, but for IMD, I got 6 questions. You have 45 secs to prepare and 2 mins to answer
Do you mind sharing what some of the tougher questions were?
I would really appreciate it if you could share the questions. I can help with JPM, BAML, and MS
IBD is all standard behavioral.
did u take yours?
Under my application portal, it says "selected to interview", but I have not received my email with a HireVue link yet. I am worried that I'd be missing out on the HireVue deadline in case a glitch has occured. This is for IBD 2019 in a non-NY, non-West Coast office
How long has it said that? My email took at least 12-16 hours to come after the portal updated. I would wait another day and then reach out to a recruiter.
Are all the questions behavioral?
I was told by a recruiter to prepare to pitch stocks
Applied for IB, GIR and SEC
SEC is often the one that asks for a stock pitch, but if you have an IB hirevue now I've been told you'll do the GIR/SEC questions now even if they recruit later. so yes, I might prepare for a stock pitch question, but it wouldn't be for your IB app
IMD has 5 behaviorals and one technical. Behaviorals are all weird situational questions.
Former GS IBD analyst here. Just wanted to say good luck to you all! I was pre-HireVue for my recruitment, but if anyone needs a piece of advice, feel free to DM.
@Marunouchi Jungle" Hey thank you!!! I was just wondering and had a question for you. When does GS start your background check once you are offered an SA position?
Do they ask for your transcripts right away or does this happen just before your internship happens?
I'm not sure if the procedure is still the same but after I got the offer, I received a packet from HCM with all of the documents and papers that I had to sign. I think I had to upload the transcript via online portal when I got the packet ( the packet had the instructions on it). Hopefully this helps!
what were the technical questions range-- anyone who did the hirevue and what were the weird situationals --
No technicals on the hirevue - standard behavioral questions on being on a team, complex task and how you approached it, etc.
Unfortunately I did not meet the timeline. Will there a second round sometime down the line???
I don't think there would be a second round for hirevues, but since you didn't complete yours and didnt get to be evaluated, you might be able to apply again when the july app opens. Should ask someone.
Are you referring to the early action timeline? If yes, there is a regular round beginning July 1st.
Have people heard back about superday invites yet?
nah, have you?
Haha I think last year the waiting time was 1-3 weeks, so we'll see
One of the emails said we'd hear back by may 4th
yup
Got an email from IMD. Will hear back by May 11th and interviews will be at the end of May.
My GS hirevue said to, "Please complete your interview by April 26, 2018." Does anyone know if this means it should be completed before April 26th? Or can it be completed on the 26th as well?
11:59EST on the 26th
Thanks!
Where did you find the app? Their career site says app opens July 1 for SA
Its closed for early action already (closed April 15th)
How does super days work for students that are starting their internship in Europe or Asia in early May?
Two kids from my school (top Canadian school so like semi-target?) already signed
are you saying that they have already had official super-days then? odd or is this for canada?
NYC not the Toronto office
Is it too late to apply for summer 19?
No. The regular application opens July 1st.
Just for info and in order to get an idea. Are you guys currently in your last year grad or are you mostly 3rd year undergrad? cos next year (sept 18-june 19) I'll be doing a one year msc. So I'm trying to understand the timing of the applications procedures ;)
Thankss and good luck to all of you!
we are college sophomores (second year)
Does anyone have advice on recruiting for Summer analyst at GS for sophomore summer? I'm diversity at a target school
Just out of interested what schools are considered targets other than Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Penn, and Stanford?
rest of ivies (columbia dartmouth, cornell, possibly brown) other top schools (duke uchicago). also other reputable schools
ross stern haas mcintre mccombs
Heard last year there were 2 kids at my non target that got a direct superday without the hirevue. Anyone know how that's possible?
heard this also, pretty sketchy... @celticsallday"
are u non target as well
It's called networking
The direct superday was only a thing last year. The kids selected were the top 1-2 prospects from the school and were selected by the recruiting teams from their respective schools.
Yeah that makes sense. Are they not doing that this year since the accelerated process is now open to anyone to apply?
What percent of people usually get the hirevue during the accelerated process? I know they're more picky than the normal process, but does anyone have any idea of what percent of people get it
Also curious how selective superday invites are. Any idea what percentage of Early Action Hirevues will receive them?
curious! they are coming out this week right!?!
Yep, the first wave of Hirevues were told superday invites would be released by May 4th.
Finished my Hirevue recently and got my Superday invite this morning! Pumped!
when is the superday?
/were you part of the HireVues sent out on April 20th? (suspect this is a troll lol)
Yeah. It's monday and they said the 4th. GS HR is notorious for being on the slower side...but if it's not a troll, then better luck to me next time I guess
what divisions did you apply
Congrats. I have as well.
you received a superday invite? when was your hirevue due
Are all of the superday invites out?
I literally just spoke to a recruiter this morning and she said that they are still reviewing videos, so they have not sent out super day invites.
Thanks, lol. Suspected the above post was a troll but was still a bit nervous.
this is really nerve racking but also exciting ah!
I’m assuming you guys are in a different cycle because I have won several national stock pitch competitions. Make sure y’all keep up the networking, always pays off!
My superday is later this week and refraining from mentioning which group for sake of my identity.
email said superdays would take place in mid-may, this is a troll
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maybe he is a troll - but GS is quite secretive and they do somtimes have random superdays. it is also possible he may have other big offers so they are letting him have an early superday.
it is also even possible he knows a group very well/partner in a group very well - and this specific group is doing a superday potentially for people who have networked extremely well/have high up connections.
I do not think this is normal though. he did mention stock competitions though so I am not sure if he has an IBD or Securities superday?
It is IBD, though I have talked a lot with Point 72.
I submitted my application at the end of March, but still haven't received a Hirevue. What can I do??
Double check your GS portal - it should say whether or not you are being considered for the accelerated process.
it says not for the early action process but will hear back in the fall. do i actually have a chance for regular recruiting or are they just delaying the rejection letters till the fall?
is it under view status in the candidate portal? cuz mine hasn't changed yet
It says:
Thank you for applying to Goldman Sachs. You will be contacted should the appropriate position become available that matches your qualifications.
So ???
hirevue invites that have been sent out are only for accelerated recruitment (which you can see in the portal)
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