Spring Weeks 2012 Thread

Okay. Hmm, worth an email at some point even if it doesn't change anything. Just to get some more definite news of whether that's it or what.

'Grats to people who got offers (no not you teeth, finish your GCSE Maths first).

STFU, you annoying prick.

Yup, accepting it! So excited! Especially as my interviewer kept questioning why a Law student would want to do IB!

'Grats man, I'll see you there.

Definitely call. I called on Monday and they contacted me yesterday.

Congratulations to all GS offers, not having had a call back myself after interview I suspect I won't receive an offer. I'd be interested in how you found your interviews. Competency-based? Technical? I found mine to be far more technical than I anticipated: we discussed why a company should issue equity to raise capital rather than debt, different equity/debt-ratios in a company and its implications, and other very intricate, at least for me, questions on corporate financing. Not a single question on my CV, one competency: "tell me about a time you failed". What was your experience?

Once again, congrats on your offers!

Haha I got exactly the same question about my subject! I'm feeling quite lucky because my GS app wasn't one of my strongest. Haven't heard from anywhere else though lol but can finally stop worrying.

Just to share some info that could be useful for applicants in the future:

Applied on 07/01/12 - 2 hours before the deadline.

Interview on 02/02/12 - Felt like a casual chat, most of it was talking through my CV, added a few of the typical comp questions.

Offer on 08/02/2012

Congratulations to all GS offers, not having had a call back myself after interview I suspect I won't receive an offer. I'd be interested in how you found your interviews. Competency-based? Technical? I found mine to be far more technical than I anticipated: we discussed why a company should issue equity to raise capital rather than debt, different equity/debt-ratios in a company and its implications, and other very intricate, at least for me, questions on corporate financing. Not a single question on my CV, one competency: "tell me about a time you failed". What was your experience?

Once again, congrats on your offers!

Mine is still on 'application recieved' which must be even worse..

u either didnt have an interview or this definately was not for IBD - every1's IBD interview was competency / friendly chat

Which division did you apply for?

When did you apply? Does anyone think that the date of application makes a big difference? I am quite annoyed about GS...
The whole process is quite frustrating really. Would have appreciated the chance for an interview!

When did you apply? Does anyone think that the date of application makes a big difference? I am quite annoyed about GS...
The whole process is quite frustrating really. Would have appreciated the chance for an interview!

My securities application is still under review and i applied 1 week or so before the deadline. I know people that have had interviews even though they applied hours before the deadline. Hopefully I get a chance to comminuate my qualities via an interview, and not just rejected because i go to a non target.....

Is everyone's GS Spring Program on 10-20 April?

I dont think so, I applied in October and got an interview, similarly I know people who applied a few hours before the deadline and got an interview also.