1) applied online, submitted cv and filled in a simple 'why GS' box 2) received an email to invite me for an interview (1 weeks notice) 3) booked myself into a time slot - make sure you do that asap to ensure you get a good time!!! 4) had a week to research and think of some good answers to common questions definetly did too much research but better too much than none 5) attended the interview - there were 8 of us - got asked to go into a room, got provided with a scenario, paper and pen - got 30 mins to prepare an answers - 2 interviews with 2 people each time - 1st interview was to explain my solution - 2nd interview was competency based - both started with the interviewers introducing themselves and what they do - very friendly and made me feel at ease - ask normal questions e.g. why goldman, about your cv, work experience - make sure you prepare questions to ask them!!! - travel expenses are reimbursed so no travel costs - told me I would hear back within 7 days -- received an email to say I passed and asked to attend final interview the next day - would assume rejected if not heard back by the following day - final interview is coming week