How to get a Job at Goldman Sachs (and why I quit!)

This is the Step-by-Step process I used to break into Wall Street and get a job at Goldman Sachs despite being an immigrant kid with no connections. I promise you, if I can do it, YOU CAN TOO!!! Especially if you actually watch the whole video ;)
In this video, I share my personal story and offer Step-by-Step tips to help you break into investment banking. Specifically, I go through:
- How to Send Cold Emails
- How to Network (without being a Tryhard)
- How to Write a Great Resume
- How to Crush Your Interviews
- And How to Crush the "Why Goldman?" Question
This video alone should help you crush investment banking recruiting.
Learn how to get a job in investment banking, prepare for investment banking interviews, write a winning resume, network effectively, and stand out in a competitive job market. Discover insider tips and industry insights that can help you land your dream job at Goldman Sachs or another top Wall Street bank.
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[@jayhoovy]

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[@jlhistory]

Hey I’m also an Eagle Scout, looking for VC analysts right now 😂

[@benito91kumbirai26]

Thanks for the vid and the resumé.

[@thebowlingchannelnetwork5182]

Ja Goldman Sachs is a good investment bank they create jobs with investing.

[@jpcedits]

Jesus J, your personality is so likable and your video get so high quality and direct. Finding this channel is like finding gold, I guarantee that your only fighting against time here because your channel is destined to blow up. Thanks for all the great information.

[@CebiGreen]

Totally agreed!

[@ianleezy1996]

This video appeared randomly on my feed.. Not even in the finance industry but I learnt alot!! Great tips, good speaking skills, excellent video! Props to you sir

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you so much Ian!! That means a lot! Really appreciate the support :)

[@azharimanakunova5449]

Same! Just appeared on my feed! And now I am watching this video

[@nicolahall27]

Wow your video is so informative! You come across as someone who is intelligent yet very approachable on any subject. That’s a trait that sets you apart. I work as an accountant and EDI Specialist in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Working in finance in America would be a dream!

[@mattmooreexperience]

I’m starting to wade into that murky water of looking for another job (different industry), and your confidence and personality really hit me. Just the kind of inspiration I’ve been looking for. Thanks dude.

[@jayhoovy]

You got this Matt!!! Cheers!

[@BeBe-dl3ho]

Great job John! Super impressed by your natural communication skills and you are so comfortable with yourself! I am much older than you but definitely learning from you! I hope to inspire my son like your mom did! Keep going!

[@maemii]

Your video timing couldn't be more perfect, very informational and the fact that the way you storytell made this video so realistic. Love it can't wait for more!

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you Mae!!! Hoping all my future videos can help you too!!

[@Galbra1th]

You crushed it John! Happy to see you back on YT. I thought your comment about just being human in your interviews is so important and often overlooked. I always say in my videos that both people in an interview want the conversation to go well. No interviewer (hopefully) goes into it wanting the conversation to be awkward. When you remember this it’s so much easier to build rapport and make that connection! Great tips! Although I’d have to say as someone at JPM that Goldman doesn’t ALWAYSSS get the best deals😉

[@jayhoovy]

Appreciate you a ton Cameron! Thank you so much for the support. And yes haha, JPM crushing it too :)

[@IncognitoFinance]

Nice to see you here haha

[@eldritchfloatie7196]

I really hate it when recruiters says that shit. Of course interviewers want the conversation to go well, but not for the sake of the interviewee, but for the sake of the position being filled. The interviewee has much more at stake here, and anyone saying they are looking foward to this situation or they are having a good time as well either have the rare privilege of not NEEDING the job or they are lying to themselves.

[@JK-vc7ie]

That's not really true. More than a few interviewers intentionally try to make the situation uncomfortable.

[@jakekahler]

Absolutely love all the content! It’s so insightful and educational. I’d love to check out your résumé!

[@zenith_journey]

Clear concise no waffle. Loved it. You articulated a lot of ideas I had to floating in my head, now I feel focused.Thanks

[@jayhoovy]

Excited to see you crush it now!

[@zahradsouza9465]

Hi, thank you so much for a great video! I’m currently in my first year studying engineering at uni so this really helps as I’m thinking about going into finance.

[@user-vb3rv2cr4t]

This is by far the best "how to" video out there! I'm so glad I found you on youtube! Thank you so much for the advice on cold emails and resume building

[@jayhoovy]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words!! Means a lot!

[@gabrielasantana2253]

Thank you for the resume! As a student looking for internships, your videos have been very helpful.

[@francinethomas7762]

J, thank you! Great takeaways for any industry. All the best for you in your journey.

[@dangbella5198]

Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to checking out your resume.

[@kli9093]

Thanks John! By far the most genuine and helpful interview prep I have seen. Would love to have ur CV for a ref!😎

[@bei9986]

Def a noteworthy video! Excellent showcase of storytelling, Jay 👏🏻

[@marcuschandra8032]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing your unfiltered personal experience! The way you explained networking was super helpful and insightful. Would love to see how you approached the resume!

[@TMager]

Great video! looking forward to check out your resume

[@TheSunnySideofCoffee]

Having a story tied into why you chose this company is essencial like you mentioned.

[@akankshayadav8737]

Thank you so much! This helped a lot, truly! I would love to have a chance to look at your résumé.

[@faridsaade7016]

Great video, im half way through my degree in global finance and you just helped me structure more my goals

[@MaxOnTech]

Great story telling. Really enjoy following this journey!

[@SunnyDays-gr9jh]

Thanks for sharing pro tips! Looking forward to more videos and tools, thanks!

[@TheAileen530]

Most helpful video I watched to enter the sector yet. Thanks!

[@elibutters3484]

I don't usually comment on videos, but this is one of the best career an life advice videos I have seen. You seem genuine and obviously know what your talking about, thank you

[@jayhoovy]

Damn, thank you Eli - I really appreciate the kind words and the support. Wishing you an awesome week!

[@Caldeea99]

Great content as always! Being Hispanic trying to get into IB I was a bit discouraged but your transparency and advice has really given me hope! Would love to see that resume too!

[@OgunDaMan]

Don't let your ethnicity dissuade you from risk or opportunity. You might end up heading a large bank in Latin America. I hear Chile economy is pretty stable & Mexican manufacturing is on the way up.

[@jayhoovy]

You're amazing! Thank you for the support! Here's the link to the resume: stan.store/jayhoovy/resume

[@user-yu2yx4mp6b]

Taking the time to try and reply to each comment isn't lost on me. Shows a lot about your character and that you care. The hard work and experience will serve you well in all endeavors including your youtube channel. Best of luck!

[@jayhoovy]

Awww I appreciate the observation + kind words of support David! Cheers!

[@linguaworld]

Hi man ! I like your video very much, and I didn’t specifically look for it and searched it. And interesting thing is I don’t even work in finance or analytics however I made some notes and wrote down some tips you mentioned, as they were so useful . Good luck

[@scottpendleton7758]

Great video, John! Quite the personality you present and the video is succinct and easy to follow. You "were a human" in this video, just like the advice of the Goldman Sachs interviewer you stated. Look forward to future content!

[@brandonnguyen1116]

GOAT KZbinR! Sending out a resume is so helpful.

[@mongryong6318]

Your video popped up randomly on my feed and glad I watched it till the end. Very information and great tips on the interview process, especially a place like GS where many think it's super tough to land a job, but you break it down to make it feel very achievable.

[@jayhoovy]

You've got this!!!

[@eedi6032]

Extremely informative. Great video and good job!

[@falcondrgn]

Awesome tips! Thank you for the resume!

[@mm345-0]

I'm not a target for your demo, but your advice is really applicable across various industries (eg. replace Goldman w/ Google for Tech). Any position that requires a lot of human interaction, deep technical/domain knowledge, and will most likely be a lot of work but open other opps. Great video!

[@jayhoovy]

yes!!! my advice is really just "care about other people, develop genuine relationships, and work hard" - it translates everywhere!

[@Sam-kp2ly]

Lmao, yeah, definitely comparable lifestyles. Yeah.

[@PritPProductions]

John love the video, never came across such an effortless mentor.

[@justbecause1339]

Your video is by far one of the most insightful video I’ve watched in a good while. Thank you for sharing the knowledge ! Can’t wait to see what else is yet to come ◡̈

[@rahulk2723]

Been watching you on Tiktok for a while and love you advice. Happy to see you are on KZbin right now and exploring and expanding your reach. Looking forward to seeing some useful Goldman and life advice.

[@jayhoovy]

Really appreciate the longtime support Rahul! Much more fun stuff to come, excited to delight ya

[@dragonmaster909]

Liked and subbed Thank you for the high-quality yet chill content!

[@Henrycult]

Very interested in IB, this video was amazing! This being “your first video” Is shocking! This was the best video I saw all week!

[@jayhoovy]

Wow, thank you Henry! That means a lot to me!

[@samansalamat8911]

Keep this content up bro!! It was a very awesome and insightful video 🙏🏼💯💕

[@daviddiaz6240]

This video was incredibly helpful thank you!

[@jieonlee2148]

Thanks for giving authentic advices. This video is really helpful for preparing my internship.

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you for supporting!! So glad I could help you out! Wishing you the best in your internship!

[@captaincoco1526]

Good content. Looking forward to checking out your resume

[@skykeeper2879]

Commenting for that resume my man!! Insanely awesome video. So helpful and well produced

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you Sky! Here ya go: docs.google.com/document/d/1IEtODUMvkyR8iRjkiW0_XifjEpppoqrR/

[@bw-91]

Very thoughtful breakdown John. I’d love to get a look at the resume that supported your efforts, thanks for paying it forward.

[@jayhoovy]

Gotchu! Here's the link to the resume: stan.store/jayhoovy/resume

[@kennethcarpenter3189]

Very Useful for any Job. Thank You!

[@user-km1nt6td8e]

Great video! Thanks for all of the helpful tips!!

[@dannysalas4477]

Thanks for the video! I really liked the cold email advice and to remember to just be human. Blessings

[@jayhoovy]

Blessings to you too Danny!

[@violettaylor4231]

Super helpful video! Thank you for the most realistic and informative contents! Been so into data analytics these days Hope to see myself as a data analyst soon

[@jayhoovy]

You’re gonna get there Violet! Just keep working hard and persisting, I promise you’re gonna crush it

[@willbrehaut1746]

Fantastic video, thanks Jay!

[@Method2DaMadness]

Clear, concise and practical. Great video!

[@jayhoovy]

appreciate the kind words so much Roc Joc! Wishing you a great week!

[@HonJazzz]

This video was excellent in both its content and presentation. Best of luck on your KZbin journey 🚀

[@williamseipp9691]

this feels like great advice for any job interview, though I was imagining a future interview for software development. Know your stuff, but remember to be an authentic and likable human being because SURPRISE that counts for a lot.

[@jayhoovy]

Yep! Nailed it William! It’s all about just being a genuine and good human being

[@nishk0074]

This is fantastic, thanks for your help 👍🏿

[@Paulinaanasis]

send resume pls :) loved the vid. super informative & some original advice sprinkled throughout

[@juliefeng]

This was honestly the best video I've ever watched on how to network. Ahh, simply in love with each of your videos. Thanks for creating so much good into the world :)

[@jayhoovy]

Wow, thank you for the kind words Julie! Trying my best to spread the good :) cheers!

[@julianb5905]

Starting college this fall and I'm already really interested in investment banking so this video came at the perfect time! I'd love to see your résumé :)

[@jayhoovy]

I got you Julian! What's your email or social handle? I'll send through the resume!

[@momentsoftriumph5972]

Subscribed. This channel will do well in the upcoming months

[@sarttishravinder3239]

Great video! Learnt alot from you and thanks for the good advice 👍

[@magnus7714]

super interesting video and interesting to someone's perspective that has actually been working there

[@williamt104]

Awesome video jay. What technical skills would you recommend gaining to differentiate yourself? I'm currently learning Python right now, as well as VBA and R through my quantitative analytics class, but I don't really know what else I should add. Thank you so much!

[@connorhart3972]

This was very insightful information I can't wait to start my college career in college. I am looking for potential jobs in goldman, blackrock, jp and others. Thank you for all the great tips!

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you Connor! Wishing you the best as you get started!!

[@julioverdejacoronado2241]

Amazing video, thanks for the advice! Would love to have a copy of your resume.

[@NhuHuynh-jh9gb]

Love the stories especially your first part of the vid John !!! Crazy interesting. Keep it up !!

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you Nhu! Will do just for you 🫡

[@elyshaconrad9812]

Thank you for this video; it was so honest and informative.

[@tommeade9439]

Hey man, really enjoyed this video. Lots of great information! Would love to be able to have a look at your resume!

[@henrytang2453]

man thank you so much for this video, actually such a helpful video for somebody hoping to get a finance job

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you so much Henry!! That means a lot!

[@justreallygood]

Been there broski glad it’s over

[@brianaragon1992]

Your mad chill, bro. I would work with you. Thanks for the insight

[@robertpeters9267]

Hey Jay, this was a very useful video. A lot of great gems. Very intrigued on the resume template you used to break into the industry.

[@jayhoovy]

Glad it was helpful! Here's the link to the resume: stan.store/jayhoovy/resume

[@nadiapugh933]

Learned so much from this video! Thank you for posting

[@jayhoovy]

Glad it was helpful Nadia! Cheers and excited to see where your journey takes ya!

[@jonathancheng3099]

Great video that provided lots for information I need, Tks!

[@Derschizo]

Awesome content. Love your tips on resume and everything else!

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you so much Mike!! Appreciate the support!

[@sidestepdigital8719]

God damn, not even in investment banking or financial world but love the story energy and vibe. Actually useful step by step tips.

[@jayhoovy]

Appreciate the kind words and super glad the tips could still help you!

[@CebiGreen]

Good for you to pursue what is really meaningful to you! Congrats!!

[@jayhoovy]

Hoping to inspire you to do the same Cebi!

[@klajdimemelli8725]

This was awesome! Great help. Thank you Jay!

[@jayhoovy]

Thank YOU Klajdi!

[@Ohio_Greg]

Solid advice. Thank you brother. Best thing I needed to hear was how working for a super legit company opened doors to work for other companies.

[@jayhoovy]

Thank YOU Greg!!

[@nobles9920]

This is great! Thank you for sharing this knowledge! 🙏🏾

[@jayhoovy]

And thank you for watching Nobles! Stay tuned - much more knowledge to come

[@GnomeEU]

I think you nailed it, the interviewer has to like you, that's it. Good luck.

[@pandemoniumx5999]

Great video, Jay! I've always admired people who work at a large firm like Goldman Sachs, and thought there were always pros not cons haha. 🤣🤣🤣 but after watching your video my take on that changed little bit! I currently work at Fairfield by Marriott as a Guest Service Agent, and wish you all the best for your future!

[@wenxintan3218]

Thanks so much for the video, it's really insightful and great! Good advice 👍

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you so much Wen!! :)

[@beatrixthomas2646]

this was so helpful! would love to see your resume :)

[@jeremiahkun5353]

That’s for all the info! Really helpful

[@benstaunton7311]

Great video, it won’t take you long to grow your channel with this kind of quality! It would be great to hear more about your journey to VC.

[@jayhoovy]

guess what kind of video is coming next week ;) full guide for you on how to get into a Top VC Firm!

[@heres_2cents]

Lucky me to have got recommended your videos! Would really appreciate a copy of your resume and I look forward to future videos to break into VC😊 Also I would love a video about your story in more detail (your journey breaking to VC and then to KZbin!) and insight on how to learn the skill of storytelling🙏

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you for the support Michael!! I’ve got some videos on those topics in the works ;) Let me know your email or social handle and I’ll send through the resume!

[@chaejeong5820]

Absolutely love your content John! I think establishing your identity FIRST through introductory content that gives context to your channel would help viewers who stumble across your channel (and not via Tik Tok). Only after then if you expand and segment into different content streams (ie banking, starting a start up, etc), I think it would greatly help viewers have a clearer and more linear understanding of you and your story.

[@jayhoovy]

Oh wow, thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback Chae. When you think about Introductory Content that does well, especially in terms of my story, do you have any suggestions on what kind of content I should make?

[@adityaambler]

This is AN AMAZING CHANNEL! Thanking the algorithm Gods that led me here :) Would love to get the resume guide ❤

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you Aditya!!! Let me know your email or social handle and I’ll send through the resume!

[@josephchoi7158]

I work in the automotive industry and don't know why the KZbin algo suggested this video but I really enjoyed it! You're really insightful and I've got tons of respect for you 🙏 There's no doubt you're super legit and great at what you do!

[@jayhoovy]

Damn, thanks Joseph! What's your favorite kind of car? I'mma try to get one in one of my videos one day as an easter egg for ya

[@Leonardo-vs5pb]

I’m a finance manager at a dealership and also got this recommended to me. Maybe it’s a sign to switch industries 👀

[@theblackandgold1]

Salute my automotive industry brother! 🤘🏽

[@joey9108]

super insightful video! currently still studying but interning for bny mellon right now. would love to continue working in IB after i graudate, thanks for the tips!

[@jayhoovy]

Thanks Joey!! Yes! Here's the resume: docs.google.com/document/d/1IEtODUMvkyR8iRjkiW0_XifjEpppoqrR/

[@amethyst3099]

Ur video showed up randomly on my feed, but loved ur video & subbed! GL on ur YT channel & everything else u'r working on. 😊

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you so much Amethyst! Appreciate the support! :)

[@99evan76]

Super helpful video! Going to spread these video to my friends, and looking forward to see the tool you use!

[@jayhoovy]

YOURE THE BEST EVAN!!! Thank you so much for the support - it truly means a ton since I'm just starting out

[@noumanumer4204]

Just started watching your channel. Great work

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Will keep putting in great work for ya! :)

[@collierkennington3726]

Great video loved the information. I’d love a copy of your resume!

[@makeitcount8164]

Great advice, thank you!

[@workhap]

Awesome vid Jay!! Keep the ball rolling brotha

[@jayhoovy]

Appreciate you Sho!

[@Diegojnicolas]

Your ability to communicate ideas is amazing! You look like a veteran in this space. Keep up the good work

[@jayhoovy]

🥹👉👈 thank you so much Diego. Going to keep getting even better for you

[@CornPopWazABadDude]

Once you get past the valley girl accent I guess it's pretty good lol

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[@AntifachoOi]

I loved your video man! I'll be sure to see more of your content. Saludos de Colombia

[@jayhoovy]

Gracias Emiliano! I really want to visit Colombia one day!

[@jorgemaldonado4014]

Thank you for all this advice, super helpful!

[@jayhoovy]

Glad it was helpful Jorge! Thank you for watching my content and supporting!

[@leeek.1366]

Awespen video to really understand the application process! I would love to read your resume

[@jayhoovy]

Of course!! What’s ur email or social handle? I’ll DM ya it