Hello there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I am going to teach you how to pass a Goldman Sachs interview.
So, if you have a job interview coming up with this great organization, please make
sure you stay tuned, watch the presentation fully from start to finish, because I promise
to help make you the STANDOUT CANDIDATE during your interview. And to achieve that goal,
this is what I will cover. I will give you a list of Goldman Sachs interview questions
that I strongly advise you prepare for. I will give you strong, unique answers to tough
Goldman Sachs interview questions. I will give you some tips on how you can be the standout
candidate during your Goldman Sachs interview. And I will also tell you about FURTHER RESOURCES
you can get access to, including these slides, to help you succeed. There’s four great
reasons why you should stay tuned and watch the presentation fully. Now, just very quickly
before we get going. A very warm welcome to this Goldman Sachs interview presentation.
My name is Richard McMunn. That is me there in the center of the screen. I've been helping
people like you to successfully pass their job interviews for the last 20 years. I always
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very much! So, let's get going. The first question is, tell me about yourself? In your
response to this first Goldman Sachs interview question, my advice is to talk about, number
one, what makes you stand out from everyone else? Number two, the skills and qualities
you have that will add value to this great organization. And number three, what you can
bring to the Goldman Sachs team. Here is my suggested answer to this first Goldman Sachs
interview question: Tell me about yourself? “I would like to think I am slightly different
than most people who apply to Goldman Sachs. I am intensely ambitious. For example, in
my last role I was always asking my manager if I could get involved in different projects
that would help broaden my skillset. I am a creative and innovative person, which means
I get lots of job satisfaction when I am helping to create or improve a new and exciting product
or service for my employers’ customers or clients. I am intensely competitive, but at
the same time understanding that the organizations needs must come above my own and I will always
work collaboratively with my co-workers and stakeholders to ensure you stay at the forefront
of the sector. What I am trying to say is, I feel I can bring something unique to the
Goldman Sachs team because I genuinely want to work in a diverse organization, and I want
to be pushed and challenged in my role so that I continually improve and develop.”
That's a very strong, in-depth, positive answer that sets you up with confidence for the remainder
of your interview! Now, you can either pause the video if you want to and take a note of
the questions and answers as we progress together. Or, if you want to wait, I'll tell you soon
where you can download my full set of 26 Goldman Sachs interview questions and top scoring
answers, including the ones we are covering together today! The next question, Why Goldman
Sachs? Why do you want to work for Goldman Sachs now? It is important you carry out some
research into Goldman Sachs prior to your interview. My advice is to look at their website,
look into their history, their recent news stories, and take a look at their LinkedIn.com
corporate page. Here's a sample answer to help you. Why Goldman Sachs? “I want to
work for Goldman Sachs for a number of reasons. First and foremost, in my opinion, you are
the best at what you do. Working at Goldman Sachs means I will be pushed continually,
I will get to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the investment banking and financial
services sector, and I will have the ability to work for a diverse range of clients which
will help to improve and develop my communication and interpersonal skills. Another reason I
have chosen Goldman Sachs is because you care about the future generation. For example,
you recently hosted an online ‘Next Generation Summer Series’ event where attendees were
able to listen to experts on subjects such as investing, career development, entrepreneurship
and sustainability. Experts and influencers from around the world gave their time to educate
and inform the next generation of innovators and change makers which I felt was indicative
of your forward-thinking approach to your business and how you want to ensure you stay
at the top of the sector.” That's another very strong answer to help you prepare for
your Goldman Sachs interview. Now, don't go anywhere because I still have many more questions
and answers to work through with you. But, when you’re ready, if you want to CLICK
THAT LINK in the top right-hand corner of the video, it takes you through to my website,
PassMyInterview.com, where you can download my full set of 26 Goldman Sachs interview
questions and top-scoring answers, including the ones we are working through together today.
But here's the next question for you. What makes Goldman Sachs different from its competitors?
Now, this is a clever interview question because it is assessing your understanding of the
Goldman Sachs USP, their unique selling point, and what they focus on in their business whilst
looking after their clients. Here's my example answer to help you. What makes Goldman Sachs
different from its competitors? “You are different because you put the needs of your
clients, stakeholders and shareholders first whilst helping local communities to thrive.
You are totally committed to utilizing a wide range of resources to help your clients and
communities grow. There is a genuine passion across the organization to not only set and
maintain high standards, but to help the next generation continually grow and develop. You
don’t just advise clients, stakeholders and shareholders, but you also help them finance
projects; you help them transact so economies can grow; you provide support for markets;
you effectively and responsibly manage assets; and you invest capital alongside your clients
whilst at the same time innovating and thinking forwardly to ensure your strategic aims are
constantly met.” That, in my opinion, is what makes Goldman Sachs so great and what
makes them different from their competitors. It's another strong answer! The next question,
how do you deal with difficult situations? This Goldman Sachs interview question assesses
your determination, your adaptability and your resilience levels. To bolster your response,
my advice is to give an example of a difficult situation you were faced with and what you
did to create a positive outcome. Here's my suggested answer to this common Goldman Sachs
interview question: How do you deal with difficult situations? “I deal with difficult situations
by remaining calm, by putting the interests of the organization I am employed by first,
and by taking decisive action in a responsible and results-driven manner. For example, in
my last job I was working on a project with a small team of people creating a new web-based
product for a client. Towards the end of the project, the client needed to make some drastic
changes to the specification whilst still maintaining the project deadline. This was
a difficult situation because we had little time to make and implement the changes needed
and there was a danger things could overrun. To deal with the problem, we held a team briefing,
we discussed collaboratively the different options for meeting the client’s needs and
we then put a plan of action in place to successfully achieve the client’s objectives. We drafted
in another experienced team member from another department and we all agreed to work an additional
two hours each evening to make the changes needed. By remaining calm, by using a logical
approach to solving the problem, and by utilizing a clear and concise action plan, we overcame
the challenge successfully and managed to submit the project on time.” Now, what I
like about that answer is you are not just explaining HOW you deal with difficult situations.
You are giving a SPECIFIC EXAMPLE of WHERE you dealt with one, which shows that you can
easily deal responsibly with difficult situations that you are faced with. So it's a great answer!
The next question. How well do you work in a diverse team? When you answer to this interview
question, talk honestly about the benefits of a diverse team and how it can help an organization
thrive and provide an improved level of service for its clients. Here's my example answer
to the interview question: How well do you work in a diverse team? “I work well in
a diverse team and I certainly believe there are massive benefits to embracing different
ideas, opinions, cultures and views. I also believe that if an organization is to continue
being successful, it needs to embrace change and diversity in an honest and positive manner.
After all, the communities and the clients we serve are diverse, so the only way we can
provide a first-class service is to create and develop a diverse team. Whilst working
in any team, I am always aware of my personal biases, my style of communication and my preferences.
I am also aware that different departments within organizations may have different styles
of working, and I would always be sensitive to, and respectful of, different cultures,
views and aspirations.” That, is my own personal example response to that question.
How well do you work in a diverse team? And I personally believe, having worked for many
years in a large organization such as the Fire Service, that if an organization is diverse
in nature, it can provide a better service to the communities it is serving. And above
all, to its clients. So, a diverse team, in my experience, is absolutely vital if an organization
is going to be successful. The next thing to do is CLICK THAT LINK in the top right-hand
corner of the video. Go through to my website, PassMyInterview.com and have a look at my
26 Goldman Sachs interview questions. And you also have the option to DOWNLOAD my guide
in PDF format all of the 26 questions and answers, including the ones we have been working
through together today on that page. There are also a number of IMPORTANT TIPS I have
provided for you to help you be the standout candidate at your Goldman Sachs interview.
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I wish you all the best for passing your Goldman Sachs job interview. Have a brilliant day!