What's the background check process in Goldman Sachs?

Anyone who can describe the background check process in Goldman Sachs? I guess filling in online application form first and then the outsourced company (named Hireright) would verify the information? Thanks.

Regarding the employment history, do I need to solicit my former employer to issue certification letter and references? Or just provide the phone and email and they contact the former employer?

 

does Goldman use chexsystem for your background check ? I have a fraud issue listed on my chexsystem that I am trying to fight to get removed.

 

They outsource background checking to some third-party (forgot which one they've been using in the past). They usually pull your credit file and criminal record but not sure how much beyond that. I remember my credit file being pulled but none of my colleagues/bosses from previous jobs were contacted during the process.

 

I disagree, you do not have to list every single experience on your CV and your background check transcript should be consistent with your CV. It is dishonest to invent degrees or work experiences but it is not dishonest not to mention everything. ie if you did a summer job / internship there is no need to mention it on your CV or background check...

 
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Doesn't GS ask in the online app whether or not you've been charged with/found guilty of academic dishonesty? If you answered the question honestly, I don't see why they would be able to rescind your offer.

But then again, I don't work in HR so I don't know.

They do and agreed... I guess my assumption from his post was that he lied about it.
 
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Do they drug test?

Yes. As do most banks and employers these days.

Upon hire or random or both?

Oh and based on experience and friends experience, the random drug tests are administered at times when they're looking to trim overhead.
 

I was charged with a felony assault, but got it reduced to a misdemeanor becaused I didn't want to fight all the way to try to get it booted, because it was in a small country town, judges know cops, etc.

I have come to reality and know I will most likely have to disclose it, but I am more concerned about Goldman's view on the charge - it was my freshman year of college- 4 years ago.

I didn't know if they had a certain "policy".

 

There must be many violent people at GS. This is not the first time that I hear this sort of concerns, but never heard of anyone who got their offers rescinded.

 

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