by meridith dennes | May 2, 2023 | Interviewing
What interests you in investment banking, and why did you choose Goldman Sachs? A: Investment banking is an exciting and dynamic field that offers a unique blend of financial analysis, client-facing work, and deal-making. I am drawn to Goldman Sachs’ reputation... 
by meridith dennes | Jun 25, 2022 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
Investment Banking Technical Interviews Investment banking technical interviews can be brutal. Yet, what most candidates don’t realize is that there is no point in prepping for hard-core technical questions if you can’t even get an interview or make it... 
by meridith dennes | Jun 19, 2022 | Interviewing
If you’ve been having a brutal time when it comes to actually landing a job offer, you may want to take a serious look at what you are doing and course correct. You know the old adage, it’s not you, it’s you. Here’s a look at some of the common problems... 
by meridith dennes | Jun 13, 2021 | Interviewing
In addition to technical aptitude, investment banks are also looking for very specific qualitative characteristics in the candidates that they interview. Although some of these qualities may be listed in the job description, unfortunately most are not. The good news... 
by meridith dennes | Jun 7, 2021 | Interviewing
Uh Oh, I’m Pretty Sure I Just Bombed My Interview Sometimes, no matter how much you prepare for an investment banking interview, something goes wrong. Maybe you didn’t sleep well or woke up with an awful headache. Maybe you got stuck in an elevator (yes... 
by meridith dennes | May 5, 2021 | Interviewing
Yes, Scoring an Interview at Goldman Sachs is a Great Feeling Congratulations, you’ve made it through the crazy investment banking resume screening process and now you have a couple of interviews lined-up. As a recruiter, I often hear candidates bragging about...