Goldman FICC/Equities Superday
Did a lot of people get a Superday? Mine's on Tuesday, I've heard that GS is mostly behavioral but do we think they will ask like brain teasers and mental math?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, Goldman Sachs Superdays, including FICC/Equities, are generally more focused on behavioral and strategic thinking questions rather than brain teasers or mental math. However, you should still be prepared for a mix of behavioral and technical questions, especially if your resume highlights prior finance-related experience or internships.
Here are some key points to keep in mind:
Behavioral Focus: GS places a strong emphasis on teamwork and cultural fit. Be ready to discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and experiences in internships, projects, or clubs. Questions like "Why do you want to work at GS?" or "What excites you about the work you'll be doing as an analyst?" are common.
Resume Mastery: Know your resume inside and out. Expect situational or conceptual questions based on the skills and experiences you've listed.
Technical Questions: While the focus is behavioral, you should still have a solid understanding of valuation methodologies and other basic finance concepts. These may come up, especially in the context of your resume.
Preparation Tips: Avoid memorizing technical answers. Instead, focus on understanding the concepts and being able to explain them clearly. Also, ensure you get enough rest before the interview to stay sharp.
While brain teasers and mental math are not typically a major focus, it's always a good idea to be prepared for anything. Good luck with your Superday!
Sources: GS 2018 Superday, What is a Goldman Sachs Superday like?, Ask an ex-IB MD anything........., Superday Advice From a Tired Interviewer, Goldman Sachs 2021 IBD NY Hirevue Thread
Had mine today as well, now I just wonder how long we are going to have to wait.
Wait I thought it was like suspiciously easy no technicals…
wait literally same
How was it?
analyst and md were like taking calls during mine :( kinda felt like they weren't listening to me at all and had to stay engaged when they are talking around their desks etc
This happened to me with my MS one... I feel like this happens a lot in S&T interviews tbh if they r doing it to you they are doing it to everyone else too.
I hope that they still gave me a fair shot :( it made my nervousness show through
one of my interviewers was almost 10 minutes late and then the zoom kicked everyone off with 3 minutes left and it totally threw me off kilter. stuff like that sucks but i just wouldn’t worry about it too much
had a similar experience for one of mine yesterday
idek at this point im just nervy
it felt like talking to me was such a chore :( I wonder how many people got the superday, I was so shocked to recieve it
i emailed my interviewer after for the classic tysms and the one who was late responded so im so confused
idk mine was so conversational and i got no technicals at all so im just puzzled
it is what it is atp
one of their emails I couldnt even find :( so I only could email two
but one of the other ones responded to me
No literally it was zero technicals so i’m suspicious how they can even determine who to cut or not…I also got asked like what I would organizationally do if I had a big project to complete and totally fumbled that answer cause like wdym what would I do you have given me no information
I feel like they ar ejust going through everyone who submitted hirevue and goes to target? I didnt even do ELS and network
I hate the fucjing fact that these snt interviews and spds are non technical, had similar experiences last year and I’m from a community college. With behavioral questions like these, all answers are correct, then how am I supposed to outshine someone from HYPS or another top target? What’s even worse is that with quant/prop shops you’ll get beaten by Asians and with banks who don’t have technical interviews you’re beat by “culture” and the fact that the other kid goes to a target.
If the interviews are at least technical then they can actually see how interested I am, and how much I know/don’t know and then it becomes really apparent who knows his stuff or doesn’t. But I believe it’s the way it is bcs you’ll learn nearly everything from the desk so they literally just want to figure out if you're chill and can learn quickly without asking stupid questions and bugging your seniors.
Anyways, that was a quick dump both figuratively and literally as I’m currently sitting in the toilet. Tired of this
Don’t mind me guys, back to networking
what previous experience did you have?
sometimes interviewers give poker face jus to test you. how you respond to that kind of stress
Do y'all have any idea when we might hear back?
Idk i’m anxious i think a lot of people got this superday so they need to make a ton of cuts…every email I get tho I like jump out of my seat thinking it’s goldman lol
Did some research, looks like last year's Superday was on a Thursday, and offers went out the following Friday. I Wouldn't be surprised if they liked making the calls on Friday's so that you can go into the weekend with the great news. So my best guess is either this Friday or next Friday. I obviously hope sooner rather than later
This is helpful thanks!! Good luck to everyone here!! We got this, its all in gods plan :)
i had no interruptions but it was so chill, and i was basically just talking to my last interviewer. has anyone heard back? i thought i did really well but not hearing back has me stressed. no one has shared on linkedin though...
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Anyone know if there are more superday waves?
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has anyone heard yet? tweaking rn
Congrats to everyone who got it! I havent heard so assume its a bust, but to everyone else lets keep working hard and networking :)
I havent seen anyone commit
They should have another wave right?
Of superdays ya but like if u dud the superday on tues and havent gotten a call then...
yeah probably. someone on reddit said they've only just started interviewing candidates
GS recruiting is finished. they had a certain number of spots and first round of offers is already done. any superdays after this point is just them wasting your time lol thats why you have analysts and shit doing the superdays.
that bank is a fucking joke
Oh…
How do you know?
For those who interviewed on Tuesday, has anyone heard back?
or is there even a chance we could still hear back?
DO NOT BE DISUADED!! I HEARD BACK TODAY!!!
is Tuesday or last Tuesday?
is there a wave 2 this thurs?
Hi when did you get the email? Haven’t heard anything..
me neither but someone got it friday last week. pretty sure this is last super
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Are offers over?
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