Goldman Sachs HireVue Questions & Practice
5-6 questions, 30 seconds prep, 2 minutes per question. No retakes — your first answer is final. Practise with AI-scored feedback.
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Format
What the Goldman Sachs HireVue looks like
5-6 questions
Questions
30 seconds
Prep time
2 minutes per question
Answer time
None
Retakes
Sent within 24-48 hours of submitting your online application.
Mix of behavioural and motivational questions — no technical questions at this stage.
AI evaluates verbal and non-verbal communication alongside human reviewers.
Typically completed on the HireVue platform (hirevue.com) via browser or mobile app.
You can pause between questions but cannot go back to previous answers.
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Question types
Goldman Sachs HireVue question breakdown
Behavioural
~50%STAR-format questions about past experiences — leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience. "Tell me about a time you showed leadership in a team setting."
Motivational
~30%"Why Goldman Sachs?" and "Why this division?" questions. They want specific, personal reasons — not generic prestige answers.
Commercial awareness
~20%Questions testing your knowledge of markets, deals, and Goldman's business. "What do you think an investment bank does, in your own words?"
Real questions
Goldman Sachs HireVue questions
Motivational
- 1Why do you want to work at Goldman Sachs?
- 2What do you think an investment bank does, in your own words?
- 3Why this division over others at Goldman Sachs?
- 4What interests you about financial markets?
Behavioural
- 1Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership in a team setting.
- 2Describe a situation where you had to make a decision with incomplete information.
- 3Tell me about a time you remained motivated despite facing setbacks.
- 4Tell me about a time you changed your decision based on new information.
- 5Give an example of when you had to work with someone whose approach differed from yours.
Commercial / Analytical
- 1What is happening in the markets that concerns you?
- 2Tell me about a deal or transaction you've followed recently.
- 3If you had to invest in one company today, which would it be and why?
Scoring
How Goldman Sachs scores your HireVue
Goldman Sachs evaluates HireVue answers using both AI-assisted analysis and human reviewers. The AI flags patterns in speech, pacing, and content structure, but a human makes the final pass/fail decision.
Communication clarity
Are you articulate? Do you use clear, professional language without excessive filler words ("um", "like", "you know")?
Structured thinking
Do your answers follow a logical structure (STAR or similar)? Can the reviewer follow your reasoning from start to finish?
Genuine motivation
Does your "Why GS?" answer reference something specific — a deal, a person, a programme feature — or is it generic?
Commercial awareness
Do you demonstrate knowledge of Goldman's business, recent activity, and the wider market beyond surface-level headlines?
Composure under pressure
Do you maintain eye contact, steady pacing, and confident body language throughout the timed recording?
Self-awareness
Do your examples demonstrate reflection and learning, not just narration of events?
Tips
Goldman Sachs HireVue tips
Reference a specific Goldman deal in your "Why GS?" answer. Their #1 M&A ranking is a starting point, but go deeper — mention a specific transaction and what interested you about it.
Keep every answer under 1 minute 50 seconds. Goldman's 2-minute limit is strict and running out mid-sentence is one of the most common reasons for rejection at this stage.
Attend Goldman's "My GS Events" before recording your HireVue. Mention a specific person you spoke with or insight you gained. This demonstrates effort beyond the application form.
Prepare 3 anchor stories that each demonstrate 2-3 competencies. You can adapt the same story to different questions by changing which aspect you emphasise.
Make eye contact with the camera lens, not the preview of yourself on screen. This is the difference between looking confident and looking distracted.
Goldman's culture emphasises "apprenticeship" and "one firm" mentality. Weave these values into your answers naturally — don't just list them.
Practise with at least 5 recorded attempts before the real thing. The first 2-3 will feel awkward. By attempt 5, you'll have a natural delivery that sounds prepared but not scripted.
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