How I Got an Internship at Goldman Sachs in London (And HOW YOU CAN as Well!)

[@MarcusFred-wn3iv]

Great video. We all strive for financial independence and better life. It’s not difficult in achieving this through the right investment, living frugally, and budgeting. I’m glad I learned early in life to work hard for financial freedom

[@BrunoLuke]

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[@BrunoLuke]

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[@anyiobata8127]

You are literally a Godsend. Thank you so much for this.

[@AfzalHussein]

Hahaha! You're too kind! Thanks for watching :)

[@ewerechukwuasaka1187]

Guy I wanted to recommend him to you until I saw you here 😭

[@samajlo4336]

I just stumbled upon your video. But trust me your videos are really great. You actually provide great insights.

[@AfzalHussein]

Ah thanks dude. That means a lot :)

[@imiefanfavourosunbor2826]

Thanks Afzal. This was really helpful. I am African and I am aiming for an internship with Goldman Sachs

[@HomeboyHotel]

BIG UP QUEEN MARY!

[@AfzalHussein]

Woop! Woop! Haha :)

[@sameeryaseen1349]

Maybe do a day in the life at Goldman video talking about your daily routine? Keep it up!

[@AfzalHussein]

Love this idea! Will add it to the list :)

[@AfzalHussein]

Releasing it tomorrow! 14.11.2018 :)

[@AfzalHussein]

Done! :)

[@Wiiglemaan]

He is so charming and seems down-to-earth , wish I saw this before my masters !

[@jamesmencacci4265]

I never comment on videos, but I felt I had to because your content is amazing. In my second year now, wish I'd known about you when I started uni. Keep up the good work!

[@AfzalHussein]

Ah! You're too kind! That honestly means a lot, so thank you!

[@levitation5129]

How did you manage to get an inside week with BlackRock as a first year coming from a non target university? That’s pretty impressive

[@AfzalHussein]

Thanks! Simply took advantage of a mentoring scheme that was happening at university, networked and got a weeks insight by asking the right people. You don't ask, you don't get :)

[@levitation5129]

Afzal Hussein thanks for the reply! I really appreciate that! Matter of fact I just enrolled for a corporate membership program at my university last week. I hope I’ll be able to make the same kind of connections and maybe even manage to get an insight week at a similar institution myself. Thank you! :)

[@synamo1531]

Levitation what university do you go to

[@levitation5129]

Synamo I’m sorry I’ve just seen your comment now. I’m going to on of the (ESADE, IE, IESE) schools in Spain. I’d prefer not to say which one exactly. What about you?

[@levitation5129]

Afzal Hussein I finally convinced myself to try to apply to BlackRock’s spring week. Would you have any advice for the Virtual Cover Letter ?

[@divyasonagela80]

super helpful video. the way you were explaining everything was so easy to understand i noted down all the points you talked about. and the last just hit me when you said prepare this and before you know you are sitting on the desk of goldman sachs it just gave me ghoose bumps like i actully got selected. thank you very much for the tips it is so so so helful. i am goin gto apply in july for 2020 internship. wish me luck for that...

[@AfzalHussein]

Ah thanks! Glad you found value in the video and good luck with it all! :)

[@coisasdonicoleitos]

Great job separating in sections of your video! Helps a lot!

[@AfzalHussein]

Thanks for watching!

[@ultraultraghost]

Can you make a video on the different roles/hierarchy in investment banking and their pay. Also how/how long it takes to move up the rankings in a company. Thanks, good stuff btw

[@jakebaccetti2325]

Hellotemi Read “Straight to Hell” by John LeFevre. He details this quite well.

[@calvindang4848]

Would love to see a video on different career paths in finance, what they do each day, etc. Thanks for the very insightful video!

[@AfzalHussein]

For sure. Tomorrow I'm releasing a video on the day in the life of a Goldman Sachs analyst. Keep an eye out for it and many more :)

[@ashleyngo9701]

Thank you so much for your content. It is very helpful and clear. I admire your effort that you put in the applying process.

[@AfzalHussein]

Hey! Thank you. That means a lot :)

[@barovierkevinallybose1040]

Networking at their headquaters in NY later, thanks for the vid as I didn't know much about them

[@hourloopies5379]

I’m in high school wanting to be an investment banking analyst your content really helps guide me

[@saptab1344]

omg same

[@andrasvarga8614]

Its pretty impressive that you are already thinking about investment banking in highschool

[@user-vm4he3gk3c]

Same I’m a senior and I know I want to get a degree in finance now I’m trying to decide if I want to go into a career in investment banking

[@LucyMafie27]

Thank you for this very insightful video! I have my Goldman Sachs face to face interview this week

[@AfzalHussein]

Good luck! :)

[@BerryURL]

How did it go?

[@remichan8676]

omg. Thank you so much for making this video with such great content. I just got rejected for my summer internship today and this makes me see some hope. Love the video super super helpful to me!

[@Theprosperityqueen]

What have you experienced since

[@hendersonmanuel6303]

I really enjoy your explanation about how to get an intership at Goldman Sachs as I find it benefit. Thanks a lot, I'm about to enter to univery this year and there's one thing I know for sure, I'll get to Goldman Sachs, thank you for this video.

[@carolinedemby5686]

Just wanted to say that I managed to secure a Goldman Sachs Insight Week this year and am looking for how to prepare for the applications this summer. This is such a useful video, thank you so much! I like that you don't oversimplify anything and go in depth about all of your points.

[@chrissears8575]

Was the insight week insightful?

[@susanlynch3342]

VERRY HELPFUL; Thank You. Will be taking Hire-View Questionnaire Soon

[@ja7393]

Really useful , looking to get into private banking. Currently studying accounting & finance

[@diluvp9240]

Bro ur videos are worth to watch.Hats off

[@georgiesmith7114]

Truly great videos bro can’t thank you enough for your amazing insights and wealth of knowledge, keep it up Afzal

[@AfzalHussein]

You're too kind haha! Thanks and I appreciate your time 👊🏼

[@michellediaz4785]

Super valuable and helpful content! I’m currently a 3rd year and thinking about going into the financial services industry. Can you make a video about starting off in this industry?

[@TheBlackCeaserXIV]

Empowering!Well simplified, this can be tailored for any type of job application if you really want to stand out and raise eyebrows.

[@fanistheodoulou9192]

Any advice to people that are 3rd year and haven't been able to secure an internship in Goldman Sachs, but have had work experiences in other companies in the financial services?

[@AfzalHussein]

Build your CV with extracurriculars, network, network and network some more. Ofc, have a strong CV and cover letter etc. too. So much detail to go into. Will make a video specifically for 3rd years in your position soon :)

[@fanistheodoulou9192]

Afzal Hussein Thank you! Really appreciate the effort and the time you are putting into this. If you finally make the video, can you answer the following question “While on last year of the degree, and considering of not doing a masters, is it worth applying for an internship instead of a graduate job to get more chances of been accepted?”.

[@josephalam4782]

This is the video everyone needs to see.

[@aishashah1627]

THANK YOU SOSO MUCH! you're a literal genius

[@testimonyolateju6939]

Great content. Thank you Afzal.

[@AfzalHussein]

😊

[@User-w9d5l]

Thank you for uploading, your videos are so helpful

[@AfzalHussein]

My pleasure!

[@missyj2016]

Thank you for this mate! So helpful

[@AfzalHussein]

Pleasure! Thanks for watching :)

[@leahj1162]

wow, such good content, you have been incredibly helpful. thank you!

[@AfzalHussein]

You're too kind. Thanks for watching!

[@clintstrehl631]

Thanks for uploading. Your channel is very helpful

[@AfzalHussein]

Thanks! My pleasure :)

[@MicheleanGuide]

Start watching past 6 minutes, it makes more sense then

[@sofiafedyunina8952]

Thank you so much from Russia for such valuable information. I would be very happy, if you make a video about inside office culture, in order to understand the difference between different branches and departments.

[@AfzalHussein]

Thanks! Will do :)

[@shreychandran5208]

I’m in my first year and this video was defo a godsent, made me realise I need to start working hard to secure the 2:1 and getting experience right now I’ve been way to chilled 😭😂 thank you so much bro.

[@AfzalHussein]

My pleasure! Good luck :)

[@CadenMotiuk]

What’s a 2:1? Is it only in England?

[@AfzalHussein]

Hey, a 2.1 is equivalent to achieveing anything between 60 and 70%. A 'first class' is a score above 70% overall. And a 2.2 is anything between 50 and 60%.

[@limsinyeesally4693]

Thank you for making this video!!

[@AfzalHussein]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! :)

[@limsinyeesally4693]

I am first year student and very interested in investment banking. This video had provided me a guideline thank you so much!

[@AfzalHussein]

No problem. Thanks for the feedback :)

[@jingshao1269]

Thanks for your advice! It gives me a lot hints :)

[@AfzalHussein]

Always a pleasure :) Feel free to like, comment, share so more students can benefit from my videos/channel :)

[@manojrandale490]

First of all, thanks a lot for sharing this tremendously valuable experiences and knowledge. you are doing a great work. all videos of yours are very very useful practically and on the ground level. I would be very happy if you make video on insight weeks.. and in your way, the ACTUAL process.

[@wuraolaoloruntoba]

I wish I watched this when I started.. has to be my best video ever

[@MsShadowz1]

This actually great advice in general.

[@bickf4341]

Hi, first of all, congrats for the video. Do you know where to find some material to prepare the online assessment tests? I'll be doing those for UBS in a couple days

[@bck2glory]

Thank you so much this is a great and informative video.

[@AfzalHussein]

Pleasure!

[@boss4078]

Would you recommend putting a photo portrait on a CV or is not worth it?

[@1-min-tip]

Can you please make a video for those who took a career break and now want to break into high finance? :)

[@Vahid_FV]

LEGEND!! love this

[@AfzalHussein]

:)

[@MarkySharky]

22:35 I was fully expecting him to say 'smashing the like button'

[@mohammadhusseinaziz7344]

Really valuable, nice one Afzal!!

[@AfzalHussein]

Pleasure! Thanks for the support.

[@sureshkumar3182]

Please made a video on how to secure internship in consulting firms

[@AfzalHussein]

Will do :)

[@AfzalHussein]

Please feel free to like, comment and share this video so more students can benefit from its content! :) Oh, and SUBSCRIBE too for weekly videos every Wednesday!

[@Colin-ut6cm]

This is a good video, good job man👍👍👍

[@lirtowh124]

Can yo explain more about the inside week? I didn't get that part.

[@calvindang4848]

Why did you private the older videos? 🙁

[@AfzalHussein]

Sorry! I wasn't happy with them. Will upload better versions soon. Thanks for your patience :)

[@AfzalHussein]

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[@andrerrie]

Afzal Hussein thanks!

[@fansongyi]

I applied to a lot of BBs. I realized I don’t like investment banking. Now I accepted an offer for a third-tier prop trading firm

[@FranciscoRamos-mr4mb]

Thank you for the video! What specific division did you work in within Goldman Sachs?

[@george52066]

Hi Afzal Thanks for the video! I found it super helpful, especially as I am from politics background with little financial experience and have been unsuccessfully applying since my 2nd year of University in 2016! Just wanted to ask. Does it really matter the position of the person you might meet and network with. Eg, if you write in your cover letter you met xxx person, would the person reading care more if you met an associate or MD or C-suite? I read somewhere that people at the bank have preferences the hierarchy of the person you namedrop and reference. Just found your channel, in good time too! Probably be sending my CV and cover letters off to your workshop! Best Chris

[@DavidJGlad]

Thank you for your insights! Could certainly have used this a decade ago. Even if lot of interviews few and far between then might not have been as big a difference maker. Incidentally only came across your channel the other day _after_ I was told I would be getting a job offer from our friends at J.P. :) To complement (or merely to mesh) what you said in the video, life experience/strong knowledge were what prevailed for my interview. Would also stress a lot of earlier failed job prospects did help to ultimately hone the right message at interview time.

[@AfzalHussein]

Hey! Thanks for the comment and congrats on your offer!

[@eliasnew5478]

Hi Afzal, I'm in my third year and only recently got into investment banking. haven't done any internships at Goldman Sachs or other investment banks yet. Do I apply for a summer internship first even tho I'm in my last year or go straight for the analyst graduate job?

[@aniruddhaagarwal]

This video was one of the most helpful and informative videos I have ever seen for getting into IB firms ! Can you please make one for the path that international students must follow for the same ? Thank you.

[@AfzalHussein]

Wow, thank you for the lovely feedback! It means a lot. Will create such a video in due course :)

[@StabDab]

Please do this one and a fully descriptive vid on economics future prospects and best ways to succeed in them.

[@alexc9199]

great tips, but a lot of them are geared towards current students or recent grads like for example getting into society clubs or internships. What would be the best bet for an individual who is outside of college now for 9 years and has irrelevant professional experience?

[@adrijapetronyte3605]

Hi, when did you begin applying for insight weeks and spring internships? Is it best to begin early in September before the course has begun or further on when you've joined societies? Thank you

[@alikaraca163]

Thanks it was very helpful

[@AfzalHussein]

😊

[@salmak4429]

Wow. This video really opened my eyes, thank you so much for your golden advice, I really am grateful for it! Could you possibly do a video about telephones interviews and how to prepare for brain teasers? Thank you so much - Salma

[@AfzalHussein]

Hey! Thank you for your lovely feedback/comment. Indeed, I'll be doing such videos in due course. Do keep an eye out for them in the coming weeks :)

[@salmak4429]

Afzal Hussein thank you so much!

[@AfzalHussein]

@@salmak4429 :)

[@huskmda1433]

Thanks Afzal for this video. Would you be able to do a video on how to practice the video interview to get at least 3 stars and also what steps to take for A-level students that are interested in IB. Again, thanks man!

[@AfzalHussein]

Hey, thanks for watching! Will do. Great to see you so focused so early on. Keep up the great work ethic! :)

[@zeemazm]

Thank you! Maybe in the future we can work something out!

[@habibbialikafe339]

I go to umass amherst and ive heard all these "insight weeks" called externships. seems like they are the same thing but externships are usually only 2-3 days rather than a week

[@SC-zg1te]

Your video is really informative and helpful. I took notes on dozens of pages for each video you made. could u pls do a video to talk about different roles and their salaries in finance or banking firm?

[@CommonSenseBeatsIntelligence]

Work for the SEC and use the SEC revolving door???

[@samstiles7053]

How do you start going about gaining technical knowledge - I’m currently a year12 student and not too sure where to start

[@tusharjain8010]

Sir how can an Indian student get an internship abroad in investment bank? As in India Goldman Sachs only hire from selected University.

[@joewanng4797]

Plz do another video about insight weeks

[@Eggx86]

What’s are, and how do you apply for inside weeks? Thank you

[@Eggx86]

My fault. It was in the video (insight events)

[@karkas_dlya_vas_ufa]

Thanku u’re awesome; nice advices

[@AfzalHussein]

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[@vamosLeo7]

Hi @Afzal Hussein Do banks still take risk in trading and if so in what specific products to the best of your knowledge? Thanks Leo

[@GoKu-wu1bn]

Great content !! A question out of curiosity? Why did you leave Goldman’s Sachs?

[@AfzalHussein]

My pleasure! To pursue my passions for entrepreneurship, public speaking and social mobility. Will do a video in due course! :)

[@IHashim98]

Afzal please please make a video on spring insight weeks!

[@yushankoh2401]

spring weeks tips please!

[@AfzalHussein]

Securing them? Or acing them?

[@AP-fn6rb]

Afzal Hussein hey bro, so did you make any videos on both how to secure them and how to ace them? If so, would you be able to send the links?

[@ahsuraht208]

thank you for the great video!! Can I ask you if you've done any major or masters? I thought big banks such as Goldman Sachs hire only people with a major/master.

[@yazzaboox5693]

At 19:05, what's the difference between an asset management division in an investment bank compared to a pure play asset manager? And why would you choose one over the other? Been trying to google the answer and can't find anything!

[@AfzalHussein]

Hey! Pros and cons vary, however, an AM division which is part of an investment bank can leverage the broader resources and divisions of the investment bank, whereas, a pure play AM firm might not have those resources or divisions. On the flip side, sometimes consulting companies prefer pure-play AM firms as their actions, philosophy and ethos are not dictated by a larger investment bank (which often can be seen in a negative light). Pure-play asset managers might have more specialised resources and be more niche as well. This might be interesting for you: www.mergersandinquisitions.com/asset-management-institutional-sales/ Hope that's useful info! And as always, do like, comment, share so more students can benefit from my videos/channel :)

[@waynetucker5204]

Similarly, I did not attend a target university. I want to work at Goldman Sachs and want to build my CV. However, I’m having trouble finding insight weeks in America. Any suggestions?

[@maximilians.692]

Good Job. Thanks a lot: Best regards from Frankfurt

[@amaanosman3978]

Great Video!! Defo Subscribing, also what A Levels did you do?

[@amaanosman3978]

And what were your grades? Thanks ☺️☺️

[@AfzalHussein]

Thanks! Maths, Economics and Biology.

[@AfzalHussein]

Nothing special! ;)

[@poortimishra3707]

I can't find on Goldman sachs website a place to upload cover letter. It's just resume. Please help 🙏😢

[@davidardevolduran398]

Hey Afzal! First of all I want to really thank you for all your videos and the help and support they provide. I am a 1st year Business student at ESADE really looking forward to starting a career in IB/management consulting. I know that experience is really important but it is hard to find internships being a 1 year student. I have some possibilities but they are limited. Do you think that in first year it actually matters what I do or where as long as it is related to business in a way, or do big firms just really want to see that you have been gaining experience from the earliest stage possible? For now, the three possibilities I have are working as a business analyst in a small startup, doing some accounting work at a big hotel or working in a small consultant firm doing accounting. What do you think? Thanks!!!

[@t6030056]

Hi Afzal, Do you think it's worth paying for internship/course at Amplify trading to bridge the commercial awareness gap in interviews in order to obtain a position at an investment bank?

[@IXINE-mq7vp]

Hi afzal, which you did you study your degree at?

[@AfzalHussein]

Queen Mary

[@IXINE-mq7vp]

Afzal Hussein thanks

[@ethanluc8908]

For graduates applying to the New Analyst stream, which stipulates that applicants should have no or little financial services experience, will there still be questions about financial markets in the video interview and other interviews?

[@elenapacucci9265]

Can you make a video about the inside weeks?

[@zazalila5450]

Hi... i was wondering what excel should use for financial analyst? Can u tell me?

[@cek4324]

Hi Afzal, do you know the Hirevue questions? Even from past years would be helpful

[@jonathanlloyd8090]

Out of interest, what made you leave the banking industry? you clearly seemed determined to get into banking at the time.

[@drapala97]

He probably didn't want to be close to psycopaths on a daily basis.

[@AfzalHussein]

Hahaha!

[@AfzalHussein]

I could do a whole video on this! Long story short, my passions for entrepreneurship, public speaking and helping young people break into tough industries, often from disadvantaged backgrounds, were greater than anything else.

[@MegaJoshy123456]

@@AfzalHussein Is entrepreneurship a topic at Goldman, are people there talking from time to time about ideas they might start or is everyone pretty much focused on the career inside the bank?

[@arjantathgar5187]

Hey Afzal could you do a video on what you did for your job, like what do you do as an investment banker

[@maxconnolly4279]

Hi Afzal, been loving your content recently! Just wanted to ask your opinion; that being, do you think the fact that I am doing Economics at a non-target University (Essex) will hinder me from getting into the banking industry? Is there anything i can do to negate the negative perceptions. PSA I had to go to a Uni close to me for personal/family reasons despite getting three A’s at A level; could have gone to somewhere “better” if my circumstances were better.

[@Peakprospr420]

Where did you find such networking events and did you just ask the compa y for insight weeks or it was an oppurtunity held by the uni

[@kabirsood5426]

Thanks for the video Afzal. It was super informative, and I plan to execute all your tips (hopefully most apply in the faraway land of Houston!). Go Houston Rockets, Go James Harden #13, Go Goldman, Go...Success XD

[@AfzalHussein]

Haha my pleasure! 👊🏽

[@srishtibhola545]

Please makea video on inside weeks

[@harsimrankaur1979]

I don't even get in first round after replying online. Everybody say, referrals work but i don't have one. What to do?

[@s.caldera8400]

How to be an investment banker?