Goldman Sachs Deck
How does the 'why our group?' question work at Goldman Sachs, and how do you prepare when placement rules are unclear?
Model answer
GS programs sometimes recruit directly into specific groups and sometimes recruit generalists who are placed later — the model varies by region, program, and year, so verify with your recruiter or…
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