Goldman Sachs background status
My background status has been upgraded to "preliminary approval" with Goldman Sachs ops in Salt Lake City. Anyone have a better idea of what this level entails....are they simply waiting for me to graduate? Thanx!
Just means that your background check has cleared.
So does that mean I'm hired? When does it become "approval"? Forgive me for my ignorance!
I received an offer letter, documents (drug test, transcript request, etc.) and all that other crap they need. I guess my question is....Am I hired? I had some things in my background that kind of worries me such as an aggravated assault with a beer bottle charge that got dismissed (mistaken identity) and a traffic ticket that turned into a warrant that I eventually paid off but forgot to disclose it on my application. My recruiter called me about it and I was totally honest with him. I feel my explanation went well and since then it got upgraded to 'preliminary approval'. I guess I'd feel better if they dropped the 'preliminary' part.
Djrajio wrote: Relax its not like they've hired you for head of trading in NYC.
Although it's operations, this is a big deal to me. It may not be a front office thing but considering I came from a gang-infested, high-crime environment where our "role models" were pimps, gangsters, and drug dealers, this is quite an accomplishment I'd say. I'm pretty ambitious so maybe I'll get hired one day as head of trading in NYC (actually, i'm more ambitious than that).
Other than that, I appreciate the feedback. Thanks!
Do you have an accepted (your acceptance) offer letter with the salary detailed? If you replied and the background check is complete then you are in good shape. They check every line of your resume, if there are no problems there then you should get a start date - prepare to be fingerprinted on the first day.
Yes, you are hired. Nah, didn't try to imply anything like that. Just meant that they'll just make sure that the places and dates you said you worked are consistent and that you aren't a serial killer. Relax.
lol sorry....planning a wedding the same time around finals...don't ask..take care!
They have not sent me the offer letter yet stating that they are waiting for "approvals". It's been over a month now and I cant get any more info from the HR. Should I be worried?? Does any one know how long it takes for these approvals to come?
Ops in SLC is one of the the most prestigious positions in Goldman Sachs. It's possible your application is being delayed because you have some unpaid parking tickets. If this is the case, your only option is to get your record expunged through whatever means necessary.
hahahaha sorry lol
well it's not really ops in SLC but let me see what i can do about those parking tickets.
any constructive inputs?
so traffic record is included in background check?
absolutely not, these guys are busting balls
Goldman Sachs Background Check with preliminary approval - what does this mean? (Originally Posted: 06/16/2012)
Hi All:
This is my first time posting on this forum. I saw that this exact question was posted before on this website, but I didn't get any clear answer from it. My background Check Status has been updated to "preliminary approval" (about a week ago). I haven't heard anything back from Goldman yet. What does this entail? The word "preliminary" is kind of confusing!
Thanks!!
Next comes the taking of saliva swabs from you and your parents for DNA matching to make sure you are really you.
lol.
Why don't you send an email to your recruiter / someone you know at the office?
I have sent an email, but didn't get any reply yet. I don't know anyone at the office!
Anyone who had been through the process?
I know this question is a few months old, but just in case some other people have the same question..
I went through the same process with GS HR. On Friday, they updated my status to 'Preliminary Approval' and then on Tuesday, I got a call saying that my background has been cleared. I think it meant that you are fine overall and there might be a few stuffs they need to double check on. But I think you should be fine 95%
Goldman preliminary approval (Originally Posted: 01/15/2015)
What happens after receiving preliminary approval on background check?
Basically means you didn't lie
Status changed to preliminary approval for over a week nw and no one has called me from hr
Status changed to preliminary approval for over a week nw and no one has called me from hr
Any updates on this?
lol
I am in the same boat....what happens next???
Mine has been ongoing for 2 weeks now...
Hello, I am currently in the Background process and it's been almost 4 weeks and my status still says "In-Progress". can you share how long it took to change over to Preliminary approval? also did you receive a start date before your status changed?
Calm down! Background checks, criminal and credit, are usually done after they have chosen you to confirm you're not a fraudster or serial killer. They will call you when ready.
I have a summer internship offer for S&T in London, but I still have not recieved any info about the background check. When did you recieve an email about it?
The email to start the BG check came 1 month after I received the call telling me about my offer. that in its self came 5 days after my interview.
I just received preliminary approval for my background check. Will be in NYC and my starting date is late May.
Did CARCO or GS HR reach out to you for transcript authorization release? Or how does that get resolved? Mine still says not-recieved but not sure how to send it in
I sent my transcript release form through CARCO. Don't worry if it says "not received" because that update has to be manually entered into the system rather than the other "tasks" on HRWW that are automatically updated when you submit them. BTW, I started my background check on February 10th and just now received "preliminary approval"
If not already, you can ask GS for a contact at Carco. Call that contact, provide more information, ask their email and send them an electronic version of your transcripts. That will make it much easier.
That is what I did.
For all (relevant) interested, my hiring process was faster - although, in my case, I was the one who pushed back as much as possible.
I was interviewed over phone in June; invited for in-person the next week. Telephonic was 1 person (maybe more people, on mute I'd think); In person interviews were with 7 more people in the team, each ~30-45 minutes. I received an offer the same day evening (no kidding).
I asked for some time, and was told I could take until end of that week to think about it. They called me back end of that week, and I mentioned I needed more time again. So this went on for about a week, and then I spoke about needing more money. I was promised more bonus, and my base was increased by about $2,000 (I was fine anyways - my concerns was more about my Visa paperwork).
I verbally accepted the offer end of June. Started background first week of July, and it was completed about couple of days back. Background took literally 18 days. I was disappointed; I was pushing back and trying to delay it as much as possible (personal reasons, don't ask).
Next come the Visa stuff. I hope I can delay this as much as well.
I have been told that so far - my process has been very quick (compared to what - I don't know). One of my friends in my apartment community told me it took 7 months for her from verbal acceptance until day of joining. Background check alone, she mentioned - took ~3 months for her. No idea why/what/how, etc. Just getting it out there so that people can understand that there is no fixed timeline for this process.
So, to wind up: Hiring - telephonic interview - 1 day break of 7 days (based on my schedule) the week after - in person interview - 1 day - offer - same day - verbal offer - 10 days (delay on my end) - paperwork received - 2 days - paperwork sent - 4 days (delay from my end) - background check - 18 days - drug screen - 1 hour (?)
Will provide updates based on next steps as and when I complete them. HTH someone who is expecting to go through this.
EDITED to add: Forgot to mention that mine also showed "Preliminary Approval". But, I received both emails and phone calls from the HCM / HR team congratulating me and confirming that I cleared background check process.
So, don't worry about 'terminologies'. If in doubt, ask your HR. If you are undergoing background check, it means there is someone at GS that is contacting you, or that you are communicating with. Ask / talk to them for any questions. They are (surprisingly), very accomodating and understanding and will help you as much as possible.
GS background check preliminary approval (Originally Posted: 03/07/2015)
My status has changed in the HR system at GS to preliminary approval. What comes after this? Will I be fingerprinted? I will be working for a non-FDIC subsidiary for GS. Any insight will be great. thanks
I just received the status change too. I believe we are good to go for the summer. Which division are you in?
Did CARCO or GS HR reach out to you for transcript authorization release? Or how does that get resolved? Mine still says not-recieved but not sure how to send it in
Background Check - What is preliminary approval? (Originally Posted: 04/16/2013)
What does preliminary approval means??
At least this isn't a "my situation is unique" post followed by a completely generic situation.
anyone knows???????
How do you expect an answer to a vague question with zero context to the situation?
That's very true. Let me rephrase it. Does anyone know what Preliminary Approval at Goldman Sachs Background check means???? Does it mean you have been cleared, or there are a few things missing? Thank you\
hey taquito, what GS office is this for? and is it for an internship or an analyst position? and when did you complete the background check form?
Hi, This is for a internship position! In their NYC office, I completed the background check form by the beginning of this month! thanks
I actually wasnt hahahah Preliminary is a very vague word
I logged in and saw that it changed after 2 weeks! So that's why I am not sure if it is all cleared or there's more things missing!
sent you pm... you're good.
sooooo there doesn't seem to be a clear explanation or not what preliminary approval means. Can someone please clarify. I am in the same boat right now.
I also got preliminary approved for Goldman last week. When should we receive our start date?
Are you an intern or a full-time analyst?
oops doubleposted
bump!!
hi guys, how long after your status was updated to preliminary approval, did it change to approved?
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