Goldman Sachs & Co.

Investment Banking

VAULT RANKINGS 2011

#1 Vault Banking 50

GENERAL INFO

www.gs.com

Headquarters: New York, NY
62 offices (Company stats)
Also Known As: Goldman, GS, Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs & Co., Goldman Sachs & Co, Goldman Sachs and Co., Goldman Sachs and Co

THE BUZZ…

• "Kings of the Street"
• "The gold standard, albeit a bit tarnished lately, and don't expect to have a life"
• "Arrogant, but still brings in the best deals"
• "Despite the recent bad press, still the most prestigious" 

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COMPANY INITIATIVES

Investment Banking Diversity Programs,
Corporate Diversity Programs,
Engineering Diversity Programs

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Goldman Sachs SURVEY SAYS

Satisfaction [8.75]
• "Job is fulfilling, but quite tiring. Tough to get enough sleep."
• "Can't imagine a better group of people to work with. The product our desk trades is extremely interesting and touches almost every corner of the market. Very intellectually stimulating."
• "They could do a better job of promotion as well as placement into areas that are a good fit and utilize skill sets. It's more of the individual's responsibility to seek out affinity groups and external projects to help find fulfillment."
• "I enjoy my job immensely."

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Getting Hired

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Selectivity[8.89]
• "Candidates are vetted very thoroughly, going through an on-campus recruiting process and then a second-round Super Day process at a Goldman office—a rigorous process that involves a series of two-on-one interviews. The firm looks for candidates that have the drive, passion, and comprehension to quickly step in and make a difference. Adaptability and being able to quickly digest a steep learning curve are necessities."
• "Extremely competitive process. Strong candidates are those who stand out academically, have significant work experience and have a well-rounded list of activities outside of the classroom."
• "Candidates should have strong background in the following: leadership, academic achievement, communication and teamwork."

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