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  • Prospect in IB-M&A
3mo

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  • Prospect in IB-M&A
3mo

just submitted my app

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  • Works at Goldman Sachs
2mo

As someone who has been chatting with candidates about this program, something that really bothers me is when candidates fake diversity. I know this is a hot take, but as someone who has probably chatted 20+ candidates in the past month, it's very obvious to see who is actually passionate about bringing their set of experiences and perspectives to the table and who just checked off the "LGBTQ" box when applying to get through the door. I mean fair move right, it's not like I can prove that you are or are not gay.

At the end of the day, this program is meant to truly give representation to traditionally under-represented groups. I look at some of these applications and they say Black/Hispanic but their last name is 'Wu" and grew up in Shanghai. I'm not saying it is impossible to have the last name of Wu and be Black/Hispanic, but if you truly are going to pitch to me that you are a mixed Asian child from overseas, please at least make the effort to have a story to back it up, or some sort of experience that qualifies you and your interests. Again, I hate the idea of making people "prove" anything as these are not questions that are truly professional or frankly any of my business. But when your actions directly take away opportunities from others, that is wrong. Glad I haven't come across any fake veterans yet, might just lose my mind.

I pressed one candidate to talk about how their experiences have impacted their choice in career interest, and he eventually just went with while he is not a part of the LGBTQ community, he resonates with their experiences as an ally and has done lots of research into their struggles. Therefore his diversity in his thinking makes him a good candidate. Been seeing a lot of this recently, candidates with zero regard for the point of the program and will say anything or write anything for an easier way in. Don't do it.

  • Prospect in IB-M&A
2mo

when u say chatted, does that mean an interview process after submitting the app? also those who blatantly fake diversity are docked off points, right lol? being an ally and applying for a LGBTQ program is a bit scummy, no matter their intentions

  • Works at Goldman Sachs
2mo

Chatted as in phone coffee chats. Interviews are typically conducted by HR.

I always try to make time to speak with prospective candidates as I was in their shoes just a few years ago and knew I would appreciate every opportunity I got. That said, most people reach out with an intention, no one just randomly wants to intro themselves with no purpose and that's perfectly fine.

At the end of the day, I am not the final decision maker. I also have no definitive proof of any of these claims and am not willing to get into a Title 9 argument with my own internal HR to prove someone is or is not gay or black/latino. What I can control is who I refer, who's resume I pass on for a second review, etc...The job hunt process is a stressful time, and I accept people may want to take shortcuts in the face of uncertainty. It's not my right to play judge, jury, and executioner. If anything, I hope everyone I spend my downtime chatting with can have a positive takeaway regardless if they are diverse or not.

  • Prospect in Research - Other
2mo

Any update?

  • Prospect in Research - Other
2mo

Last year it was Dec 28th

  • Prospect in Research - Other
2mo

No have u?

  • Prospect in Research - Other
2mo

It's Dec 30th and still no response

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Yoweiz , what's your opinion? Comment below:

They are still reviewing applications. You will hear back after a few days!

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1mo
jackson.noelle3 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

Are they still gonna do the program with all the upcoming layoffs?

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  • Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
1mo

Difficult to assign a program with speakers and events when there is no set in stone roster of who will still be at the firm after this week. Possible some programs get cut in headcount but not an expert in this. Last I spoke with the recruiters they are still in process and working on the backend to prep for Campus Recruitment as the primary focus of their efforts this spring.

  • Intern in IB - Gen
1mo

Do you get an offer?

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muzi , what's your opinion? Comment below:

yeah, they have been giving it out for about a week now. I think they're going by organizations. i just received mine for CUNY.

  • Intern in IB - Gen
1mo

Same

  • Prospect in IB-M&A
1mo

what time did you get it? wondering if it's slowly trickling out

  • Intern in IB - Gen
1mo

Got invitation too

  • Intern in IB - Gen
1mo

Heard back around 5 pm

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hellowflower1745 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I sent them an email. I couldn't find the RSVP under the "Provide Additional Data" section.

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ivyconfused , what's your opinion? Comment below:

i    am also having the same issue! what are u going to do?

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hellowflower1745 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I sent them an email. I couldn't find the RSVP under the "Provide Additional Data" section.

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kiwik4t , what's your opinion? Comment below:

yup also sent them an email - at first i was scared it was a mistake acceptance LOL

kiwi
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ibgirl3 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I've RSVP'd to the program, but my profile still says 'pending action'? Does anyone know why?

  • Intern in PE - Other
1mo

Friends got into womens, diverse, latinx.

  • Intern in CorpFin
1mo

Anybody have any insight on the probability of interviewing for a role at the end or what the process is like for sourcing candidates within summits that could be fits for SA24?

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  • Prospect in IB-M&A
1mo

i didnt hear back guess we didn't get it

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cowboys345 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I applied for diversity and got an email saying to RSVP, does this mean I got in?

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ibgirl3 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

Where does it say which program you got into? I only got the RSVP email

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riddle_ditto , what's your opinion? Comment below:

noobtubes

I also got the RSVP email but didn't get any other information? Where is everybody getting the details from

same

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riddle_ditto , what's your opinion? Comment below:

ibgirl3

Where does it say which program you got into? I only got the RSVP email

same lol, does it mean we only get to do the virtual summit and not in person?

  • Intern in S&T - Other
1mo

compare to the thread last yr

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kiwik4t , what's your opinion? Comment below:

Does anyone know if we got accepted into possibilities summit under a particular division?? or is it general for everyone

kiwi
  • Intern in S&T - Other
1mo

Feel like the acceptance rate this year is much lower comparing to last yr based on the thread.

  • Intern in CorpFin
1mo

You should have gotten two emails , one from GS recruiting and one from a email- [email protected] gs .com , which will say the typical congrats and indicate which summit you are invited to.

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greenchef , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I only received RSVP email and no other info / emails. Anyone know what this means?

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Leatow , what's your opinion? Comment below:

Got accepted into the Black possibilities summit

timeline:

5:18 pm EST- invitation to RSVP

9:17 pm EST - official email invitation

  • Prospect in IB - Cov
1mo

How likely are you to get an interview for SA24 after doing one of these programs? Is it any help in the recruitment process at GS?

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Mr Sandwich , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I got into the veteran possibilities summit but when I go to RSVP it says:

"An Error has occurred"
"page not found"

Is anyone else having this issue?

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Mr Sandwich , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I emailed the attached diversity recruiting email explaining my issue and sharing a screenshot of what was happening. They just got back to me saying they have confirmed my RSVP and will reach out if they have any updates. I'd recommend anyone having this issue take the same steps.

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yjjjjn3 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I think I was rejected since I haven't received any response yet. But when I clicked into my portal, it showed that no page found.

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buythedip93402 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

If the application is still under review that basically means you got rejected right?

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snaprebound380 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

When I applied all the way back in November it said that "We will reach out to you if you are selected to attend at least two days before the event date with details" so it might be that theyre still releasing some decisions.

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Leatow , what's your opinion? Comment below:

Asked around and apparently no email either means u are rejected or waitlisted. They are seeing who RSVPs and from there they will fill empty spots until 2 days before it seems.

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Moongram , what's your opinion? Comment below:

Have anyone received the email on how to access the NovoEd platform? It says we will receive it today. I haven't received it yet.

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pingguorien , what's your opinion? Comment below:

Hopefully we get more info about the program today and not the day of

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chrisisnotcheese , what's your opinion? Comment below:

does anyone know if the kickoff is recorded, I have to miss it today

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Leatow , what's your opinion? Comment below:

Has it started for anyone? I'm still waiting in the waiting room on zoom it's 5:34 est

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arg20 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

What did they say about getting invitations for the in-person summit?

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arg20 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

lol what's the part two then? it says on their site:

  • In Person: 1-3 days in February 2023 - May 2023, Dallas | New York | Salt Lake City
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Leatow , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I'm sad they aren't doing in person but like the person above said wtf is Pt. 2 then?💀

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cbteig1 , what's your opinion? Comment below:

I havent gotten any emails after I rsvpd and I missed todays meeting because of it. Did this happen to anyone else?

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burryjr , what's your opinion? Comment below:

yeah, GS diversity team is a mess. I'm way more comp than a lot of the kids with my same diversity getting in. Don't wanna work here anyways

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