GS LA/SF - How to break in?

Quick background: Currently a sophomore at an Ivy recruiting for SA 2022. Was part of the GS fastrack Superday they had for NYC IBD Classic but was rejected. 

Given the rejection, it seems that I am unable to reapply for NY IB for this recruiting cycle but am able to still apply to other locations. Would it be feasible to hope for a potential spot at either GS LA or SF if my networking in the past has all been for NY? Furthermore, I'm aware that SF is mainly TMT and the Western Advisory group but was wondering what the case was for LA in terms of groups. In the highly improbable event that I was to get a SD with GS SF, would I have to know specific tech industry technicals versus the generalist technicals tested for in the NY interview (akin to how HOU interviews require knowledge O&G specifics like NAV, differences in accounting, etc.)? If so, what are the best resources to study everything there is to know in this regard (assuming little to no knowledge in tech)? I acknowledge these are several questions but would very greatly appreciate any insight on this. I've had a terrible recruiting season and am very close to giving up but am trying my best to give it one last shot.

12 Comments
 

Yes, for GS SF, you'll need to be very comfortable with tech industry technicals.

 

they ran fast track processes for seattle, sf and la. know multiple people from semi targets with offers

 

Recusandae qui dolor voluptatem vero et autem quas. Tenetur autem voluptatibus earum quos quia consequatur iure. Nisi officia saepe non doloremque quia similique atque.

Voluptatem culpa veniam hic ullam sunt ipsam. Omnis nihil ea nostrum vel rerum. Non ratione in repudiandae aut et iste.

Nisi voluptatem inventore odio. Consequatur unde iusto voluptatum id odio earum. Aut voluptatem libero eos ad. Voluptas vitae harum inventore voluptatem non ut cum. In exercitationem sunt ut aut quis dignissimos. Distinctio et quam illum occaecati minus.

Vero rerum dolores illum ut vero voluptates. Numquam cum in magni. Cum et cupiditate aliquam id. Error dolor voluptatem vel doloremque aliquam repellat quas illum. Adipisci facere quis sunt quaerat. Iure voluptas repudiandae qui.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (74) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”