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"Strong culture and smart people" (in 526 reviews)
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"Great corporate environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Goldman Sachs full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
They take care of their people in every way. Very impressive facility at the NYC headquarters, with all the comforts. Strong corporate structure to make sure no one is misused. Good, transparent leadership.
Cons
Not really a con, but not a lot of handholding if you are a slow learner. They expect top-tier, smart work from every employee. If you want to move up from an administrative position, you will have to lobby for it - nothing will just fall in your lap here.
Goldman Sachs 2018-04-11 10:48 PDT ![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Analyst"
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I worked at Goldman Sachs full-time
Pros
The brightest and best people in the world, everyone is passionate about finance, 2 months training at headquarter- New York City!
Cons
couldn't think of any cons
Goldman Sachs 2018-10-29 17:43 PDT![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Investment Banking"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Goldman Sachs full-time
Pros
Excellent and great pay indeed
Cons
Very long hours + expected to work weekends
Advice to Management
Increase pay, decrease hours
Goldman Sachs 2018-09-13 13:56 PDT![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Strategy"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Goldman Sachs full-time
Pros
- Great managers
- Great firm outlook
- Strong culture versus competitorsCons
- Long work hours
- Could focus more on trying to lead the revolution in e-bankingGoldman Sachs 2018-08-28 08:16 PDT![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Senior Operations Analyst"
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I worked at Goldman Sachs full-time
Pros
Teams are from leading colleges across the country.
They try to practice a flat hierarchy and encourage it.
Pantries with coffee machines, food courts and even transportation is arranged for you.
Loads to learn in terms of soft skills, how to navigate people and management, great way to get a flavour of the corporate cultureCons
Severe cost cutting over the years, the additional benefits that were offered to employees have been downsized each year.
Work can be quite mundane, with little scope to expand working knowledge.
Your promotions heavily depend on how much your manager likes you, supports you etc.
Work-life balance is terrible in certain Ops teamsGoldman Sachs 2018-07-12 15:49 PDT![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Analyst"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOPros
Great company, very smart people
Cons
At times you feel like a cog in the wheel and that you aren’t important
Goldman Sachs 2018-05-17 23:52 PDT![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Challenging but the greatest learning opportunity"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Working with the most talented people, which means you have the best way to improve yourself rapidly.
Curiosity and innovation is the core of company culture. You have to face new things every day. Fast learning skill is a must.Cons
Hierarchy, just as what people heard before. No balance between life and work.
Advice to Management
No
Goldman Sachs 2018-02-02 15:38 PST![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Review of Goldman Sachs Internship"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Pay, Perks, Network, Education, Work
Cons
Hours, Unpredictability, lack of work-life balance
Advice to Management
Hire me full-time next year
Goldman Sachs 2017-12-27 21:33 PST![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Great People"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Goldman Sachs part-time
Pros
Great people to work with and nice to be around.
Cons
The nature is cutthroat and need to change.
Advice to Management
Change your way of thinking
Goldman Sachs 2017-11-01 13:51 PDT![Goldman Sachs Logo]()
"Investment banking analyst review"
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Pros
Good pay, good experience, you get to work on real deals right away
Cons
Long hours, a lot of grunt work with unnecessary deadlines
Goldman Sachs 2017-09-10 08:16 PDT
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