On-campus · Jun 2026
Technology analysts – Internship with PPO at Goldman Sachs
I am Shivam Arora from Delhi. I would describe myself as a keen learner, an efficient team member and someone who loves to provide elegant solutions to complex problems. I like dealing with all sorts of numbers and statistics. If not already wired in, I am probably analyzing football!
- Outcome
- Selected
- Rounds
- 3
- Format
- Virtual
- Panel
- Technical panel
What was the difficulty level of the interview? (1- very easy, 10-very difficult)
NA
Tell us about the written/online test. (Aptitude, Coding, Test Platform, etc)
The test platform was HackerRank. First round contained 8 MCQs related to technical subjects and 7 aptitude based NCQs. There were 2 easy coding question based on simple brute force and math and 1 Hard question on STrings. There were also 2 sitution or behavioral type question. The test went for arround 2 hrs.
Describe your all Technical Interviews specifying number of rounds and details of each round (if any).
The first round of technical interviews had a discussion on the project which was mentioned in my Resume. After that I was asked one problem to design a DS from scratch. After this round, 10 people were shotlisted. Second technical round consited of questions from math and probability. Additionaly some puzzles were asked and one dp question.
Describe your all HR interviews specifying the number of rounds and details of each round.
I didn’t have to give HR interviews. They selected me as they already asked some questions related to HR in Technical Interviews.
What were the key factors of your selection?
Key Factors : Consistency Willingness to learn Passion for math and puzzles Basic DSA skills Being honest to yourself while preparing
What are the things students should focus on, in order of priority?
Clear your all doubts related to the basic syntax of any language you are doing. Master in one language in spite of trying to learn any language. Start preparation for interviews as soon as possible in spite of preparing it for the last two months.
What would you like to advise juniors for cracking the HR round of this company?
I didn’t have much idea since there was no HR round for me. But for any HR interview confidence is the key. You should have a broad idea of what the company does from a functional as well as a technical standpoint. Tackle sitiuation based questions confidently and smartly.
Any advice to juniors for the technical skills they should develop?
Competitive Coding and Data Structures and Algorithm. These two skills are must to clear any technical interviews. And practice and hard work + smart work decide your selection in technical interviews.
According to you, what role do extracurricular activities as well as participation in societies play?
Technical societies like CCS and Owasp can help you both in improving your technical skills and interacting with like-minded people. If not a part of the same, one should definitely participate in coding events. Extracurricular activities come in handy to “break the ice” while interacting with your managers and mentors incorporates. We had fun music sessions in the office. But this of course is a post-interview thing!
