Hi all,
I found a thread on here for the 2015 Veterans Integration Program and couldn't find anything for the 2016 Program. The application just closed, so I'm wondering if there is anyone out there that is in the same boat and waiting to hear something.
Please share and feel free to PM me!
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I'm transitioning in January so I applied as well and am currently attempting to connect with past participants. I reached out to everyone who appeared to have been close to the program or had been accepted from WSO, but it looks like most had only a couple posts last year researching and then became inactive on the forum. I was also annoyed to learn that even with a premium account you can't unlimited search on LinkedIn so I have to wait until the first to dig deeper...
Anyway, I'm with you - I'd like to learn more, it seems like a great opportunity.
Search on Google, redirects you to their linkedin page. restrict search results to linkedin
Thanks, made some decent progress on this the last few weeks - got my invite as well.
Hey everyone. I just got a phone interview invite. Anyone else in the same boat?
I got an phone interview invite through email today.
Received a phone interview invite as well. best of luck to everyone!
Got a phone interview, waiting on the follow-up email to schedule it.
I conducted my phone interview. Went really well. waiting to hear if I make super day (dec 23 is when they said I should know.
Also got the invite for phone interview. Email said I should receive another email between Nov 30 and Dec 4 for scheduling. However, I have not heard anything yet. Has anyone got their interview scheduled?
I have my phone interview today definitely excited and we shall what happens good luck to everyone!
I've got my phone interview this afternoon. Will post impressions as soon as I can!
I had my first round phone interview today. It went well. Not sure if the next step is another round on the phone or the superday itself, but we'll see.
Congrats to everyone who's moving forward!
If anyone has specific information about this year's VIP, please share:
Expected date of the superday?
internships?
of applicants?
of phone interviews?
Just had my phone interview, I think it went well. My interviewer was very friendly and had a pretty similar military background to me which helped.
First question he asked was if I was pursuing an MBA, and advised to be up front about it if I wasn't pursuing a full-time hire position because some people try and pretend they're interested in full-time even though they already know they are going to B school. The rest was pretty standard walk me through your resume/why Goldman and then some behavioral questions. He also let me ask 3-4 questions at the end. Interview lasted 40 minutes.
He mentioned that if selected to go on, there may be more phone interviews with MD's or possibly just superday depending on the specific divisions.
I had my phone interview today, too, and it went really well. My interviewer mentioned that they received around 1,000 applications.
I got the same impression... there could be more phone interviews before the superday, but it all depends on which divisions show interest in your resume.
Did anyone hear the date for the superday?
Guys, I have not received any email from them for scheduling the interview. The previous email said I should receive an email between Nov 30 and Dec 4. I don't have much time left today. Does this mean that they decided not to call me, even though they sent me a congratulations email. Did everyone in here get their interview scheduling email on time as mentioned in congratulations email?
Just had my phone interview. Went 49 minutes and was extremely relaxed - just a good conversation with a few questions intertwined. Hoping we don't actually have to wait until the 23rd to hear back from HR.
Also, had the phone interview with a prior service member not in the divisions I applied to. Seemed more of a basic background check and a conversation. Asked a few questions at the end, but seemed to go well.
I got a second phone call lined up anyone else get email about another call?
nope. is it from a division of your choice?
Yes it was seems like was just a confirmation of my interests and background.
I had a second call with a division not in my original 3 preferences. They asked if I was interested and I told them yes.
I did not, but someone I know in the division told me my next word will probably be whether I go to the next phase.
Would you know what that next phase is? another phone call or the final interview
Has anyone here pass the CFA exams? Did it appear to make a difference in the resume?
Had my phone interview on the 3rd and it went VERY well. As others have said we will not find out if we move on to the next round until 23 Dec. They said that super day would be mid-Jan and that the VIP offers get extended 4 Feb (not 100% sure on that last date but right in that time-frame).
2 weeks of waiting, good luck to everyone.
That's the impression I'm getting, like af2016 said. No second phone interview, just a decision/feedback at the end of the month. We'll see. Good luck.
Do we have any information on what we will be going through on superday? Is it going to be more behavioral questions or technical questions?
I finally had my first screening call today. It went well. Lasted about 35 minutes. It was basic like everyone else here. He threw in some very basic technical questions as well, since I had it in my resume. He told me I will have 1 more interview for understanding of my technical background, and then the superday. He said I should hear before next week for more. prp23p, how did the second round interview go? How long did it last? Will have my status posted once I get further notice.
Dkafle6141, so I don't necessarily think it was a second round interview. I actually had this call before the behavioral/fit call. He was a VP from a back office division and he stated that he picked a few resumes from the batch that might be a good fit for the division. I told him that I was interested and after that he said he would put me on the list of interested candidates. He wasn't planning to ask me any fit questions because he knew my other call would handle it. Pretty short call: 10-15 minutes.
Oh ok. Thanks for the info, prp23p. I am just curious what I might get for my second round. Hope just more technical stuff. I guess I will find out in about a week.
I put down two divisions because I wasn't sure how many we even could choose. I am interested in a third. Think it's worth reaching out at this point?
Interesting that you got a call like that prp23p. I would take that as a very good sign.
And the Dec 23 date was in the email notification from prior to the phone call, which is why some mentioned that.
Quiet on the net. Anyone get any word?
Nothing so far - I'm getting the impression they are going to adhere to their schedule on this one.
Notification is tentatively scheduled for Dec 23, 2015 regarding on-site interview candidates.
Anyone heard anything yet?
Nothing yet here
nothing yet here.
Just got the invite for January 13 at NYC!
prp23p, congrats.
Congrats!
Just received an invite to a back office role. Did anyone receive invites to more than one division and if so were they in the same email or separate emails?
Got an interview in Dallas!
Nothing yet. Notification come via email or phone call?
Anyone hear back from securities?
Just got a note saying they'd let me know by the 31st
I got message saying decision for my application won't be till Dec 31. Did anyone receive similar message?
Same as Gee.
Hello,
Thank you for applying to the 2016 Goldman Sachs Veterans Integration Program. We apologize for the delay in providing a status update for your application. You will be notified with an update on your status by December 31st. We thank you for your patience through this process.
Best Regards, Goldman Sachs Veterans Integration Program Team
My invite required that applicants RSVP by the 27th so it may be that you've essentially been wait-listed pending the results. With that said, this is my first experience with such things and I could be way off.
Well that sucks, but I agree.. Sounds like a wait list. But who knows. Congrats to those invited. Best of luck to all.
Yep, sucks but definitely feels like a wait list. Ah well, guess we will find out next week
Till the 31st gents!
Did anyone apply via the Service Academy Career Conference (SACC)?
Which divisions will you all be interviewing with?
Curious- what's everyone's military background?
Army finance (service academy), headed to b school next fall. What about everyone else?
Army Infantry JMO with a BS in Electrical Engineering and a BA in English from a Top 40 LAC. MBA from non target in Switzerland. Networked with a handful of folks from my alma mater up to the MD level and applied to FO divisions. Received invite to the Operations superday, which admittedly I hadn't really initially been considering, but I am still very excited to be moving forward and hope I can secure the offer! Good luck to everyone!
From what I understand most of the guys that got FO invites were pretty stacked with ivy pedigrees and Special Ops experience.
USMC pilot, 11 years. BA not in business. Working on transitioning for an MBA, which led to hearing about this program. Applied NYC IMD and IBD. With age and experience, I was advised by someone I know in NY IBD that an MBA is a solid way to go with Summer Associate work rather than going intern to analyst. I'll keep shooting for a top MBA program and if this works out, cross that bridge when I get to it.
Air Force contracting officer - BS (service academy) & MS (TX private b-school) in Economics, MPA (east coast flagship state univ)
Got the superday invite for technology division, NYC. Good luck to everyone who got in. Excited to be a part of it. Let's see how it goes.
Hey Guys, I'm a little late to the party. I just got my superday invite today to interview with Operations (my first choice). I'm a 16 year USMC Help pilot taking the early out this Summer. Good luck to everyone moving forward.
It sounds like only the back office roles got their interview notices. Anyone get notices from front office or mid office roles?
IB and MB divisions sent their invitations on Wednesday (or at least some of them).
Thanks Niler.
I received an email today confirming my interest/interview in a second division... It sounds like notifications might not be done yet.
I just got an email saying I was selected as an alternate. This was different than yesterday's email, but still had the 31st as a deadline. Looks like the wait list theory was right.
Hey all I got a notification that they were passing me up (good thing to have other offers on standby) but best of luck to everyone.
Didn't make it. Disappointing but i'll just try my hand the old fashioned way with an MBA internship next year. Best of luck to all moving forward!
Has anyone gotten their interview schedule yet?
Received it on Dec 31, along with instructions for logistics
I hope everyone's interviews went well! Did anyone get any more information on the notification date other than "the last week of January?"
Yeah the interview went fine. The last week of January, specifically Jan 25 was what I got. Anyone got anything new?
Seems like they're really going to make us wait this out. Anyone get any feedback?
Well, I have not got any feedback as of yet. I can't wait any longer to receive some kind of email from them, whichever way it goes. Please update if anyone has heard anything!
Yeah, I thought my interviews went really well and sent all five of the interviewers thank you notes - not one of them replied so not sure if they're instructed by HR not to reply until the word goes out or if I just went 0/5 with them.
Like many before, I too am still waiting to hear back. Resigning myself to think I am now no longer a candidate is the option forward. Congrats to those who have been provided updates, and better yet, confirmation they're moving forward.
They said we'd hear the last week in January and they've been nearly to the minute on releasing results of each round so far - I don't think anyone has heard back so I wouldn't worry quite yet.
I got friendly but ambiguous replies to my thank you emails. No official word yet either way. I really don't expect anything until tomorrow at the earliest, and am guessing it will be Friday when announcements go out considering they went right to their deadline on the superday invites.
At least I have 2 and a half feet of snow to shovel to distract me in the meantime!
Anyone heard anything yet? Good or bad?
Still waiting and praying. GS owns 100% of the real estate in my brain right now
Just got my offer over the phone. They are looking for responses by Friday so don't stray too far from your phone. Good luck!
Any FO offers?
Did anyone else get an email today from Pria Shah saying:
Thank you for taking the time to interview for the 2016 Goldman Sachs Veterans Integration Program. As an update – you will be notified of your status following interviews by Friday January 29th.
Waitlist maybe?
The To line of the email was 2016 VIP Candidates, which seems to be a standard distro list. I don't think it's a waitlist, but not sure. I suspect phones will be ringing through Friday evening, at which point everyone will have either received an offer or been cut. Cheers to a suspenseful week!
No email from anyone myself. May be a sign you're in the running. Best to you.
I received the exact same email myself today. I could not decipher the message either. At first, it looked like a waitlist to me as well, but "To" of email is for VIP candidates in general, so still got hope. Anyway, the email says, by Jan 29th, meaning the offer could be made anytime tomorrow and day after. Fingers crossed. Good luck to all !!
Ended up with offers from 2 divisions via phone call. Have not received an email.
Congrats! Were your offers from divisions in NYC, Dallas or SLC?
Dallas
Anyone get an offer from IMD yet?
Anyone here also in the JP Morgan VIP pipeline? I had my first round for FO this past Monday and am trying to figure out how to get through the process before my GS offer expires. Like to hear if anyone else is in the same boat and how you're working it.
Longest day of my life...
Stay strong.
Just got the axe for IBD. Good luck to everyone else!
Sorry to hear as I await my call or email. BTW, how did they notify you? Another opportunity is out there for you.
Mine was a phone call. Good luck man.
And I'm out. Congrats to those who get/got offers!
Got the ax for PWM last Fri. They said they'd circulate my resume in case there was interest in another division. Anyone know what acceptance numbers looked like?
I don't have data on that, but they said something similar to me last year and did not follow-up. If you're serious about working at Goldman, I'd recommend leveraging the contacts you made during this process and immediately applying for direct hire positions, possibly in different locations.
There are equally great brands w advertised and unadvertised vet programs (JPM, BAC, C, BCG, McKinsey, etc).
I figured as much, but that is good advice. I appreciate it.
Well just had the final round with JPM for FO - hoping they can get back to me before my GS offer expires.
Question for ya. I am enlisted got out 2013, just finished my BBA Finance already in NYC, Interned at a small middle market from april 2015 - dec 2015. Was hired as an analyst Jan 2016. I am looking to apply to the veteran integration program this year. would you be willing to take a look at my resume for me? If you can it would be a great help.
Or maybe just give me some pointers on things you put down.
PM me and we can set up a call
PM me and we can set up a call
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