“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
Was this part of their infamous "poaching of JP/MS summer interns" they do yearly?
More so from EBs/BBs but yes was at a decent firm this summer.
Mind if I PM you?
did HR reached out, or was it someone from the team? do you need to do a hirevue interview? otherwise, not really much information regarding FT GS interviews, but i guess it will be a mix between: standard M&A + basic FIG knowledge + personal fit
HR, idk gotta sumbit my app first, and thanks for your guess I came up with the same idea :)
mhh okay interesting, i just checked my GS status and it stated: "We're currently reviewing your application" for my FT application (changed today), while my other GS division applications are only "received". hopefully, no hirevue is required given the random-process/selection of that. i know that some students from certain universities (HEC) received a hirevue-waiver, maybe it is case for FIG
Update had to do hirevue, waiting to hear back from what I guess will be a traditional superday.
not sure, i got this information from a GS associate as we talked about off-cycles. it is not something GS offers to specific universities but rather the result of the career manager of the university to enforce such privilege (apparently a job HEC does very good)
i am probably at the UK target school and we also dont get waivers.
Yup also got friends at LSE they all do hirevues
good luck with that GS FIG booost Boi!
thanks bro, can you provide any help?
Firstly, any update on the superday/hirevue? Secondly, did you convert your BB internship and thirdly, were you invited to apply for FIG because you interned in FIG this summer?
Got my hirevue, next step should be superday. Converted my SA into FT, wasn’t in FIG.
I know this is for FT, but do you know when hirevues for SA are given out? All the people i know haven't received it..
Bump - anyone still waiting post Hirevue?
I know this is a GS thread but has anyone heard anything from MS yet? Early bird closed awhile ago and my app is still under review
pretty sure they wrapped it up.
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