What kind of experience is desired in a 23-year-old grad student applying for a position at Goldman Sachs, NYC
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Depends which field.  Generally, they'll skim over your work XP unless you have something fantasic that's a very good fit.\n\nFor analyst type positions, the most important thing is probably how well you can think on your feet.  They'll grill you for the whole day with brain teasers, finance questions (if you majored in econ/finance), statistics, probability, algorithms, and other similar things.  You obviously don't have to get them all right, but your general pattern of thinking and coming to the right solution is important.\n\nTraders are probably more personality fit since that's an important part.  Sales is more talking.  There are tons of entry level positions at GS.
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The previous answer, made by the poster (Columbia College '60, Grad Fac '64) is incorrect. He/she may be under the impression, due to his/her time spent at Columbia back in the late 50's and early 60's, that the School of General Studies is still in its infancy.\n\nSince those days, the School of General Studies has become fully integrated into the Columbia University undergraduate program. It is not closed to students younger than 21 years old. This inaccuracy in the answer alone reveals that the poster doesn't know what he/she is talking about. A simple look at their admissions requirement shows that the criterion is not a specific age but a "break" of 1 year or more from education or an excellent reason for applying as a nontraditional student.\n\nBecause GS has a student body of under than 2,000 and it is very specifically geared towards 'nontraditional' students, the kinds of people applying to GS are from all sorts of backgrounds. Therefore the acceptance rate has been much higher (40%+). One should, however, take into account the people applying to General Studies are most very self-motivated and don't tend to be people who are not utterly dedicated to getting an Ivy League (or equivalent, like Amherst, Stanford, MIT, et cetera) degree. So applying with a 1000 SAT and 2.6 GPA is going to have to be accompanied by a hell of a lifestory (like starting one's on company, or doing extremely unique things outside of academics, or writing a bestselling novel). People going to GS have an average SAT score of 1340 and high GPA's from their times at high school, plus professional careers (like being a chef to government officials and presidents, or dancing in the NY Ballet Company, or being a CEO of a Wall Street company). \n\nWhile most of the students in GS are 'adults' (29 is the average age), many come in as 17 year-old ballerinas who didn't have time for full-time study, or war veterans who never finished their degrees, et cetera et cetera.\n\nThe B.A. and B.S. that the School of General Studies awards its students is no different from the Columbia College degree in that both are Columbia University degrees. Indeed, all courses and majors/minors are the same for CC and GS students; they take same courses with the same faculty and get graded in the same groups. The only difference is that GS students have different advisors and have more room to work their schedules around their work or outside obligations, or to choose to mimic the exact full-time schedule of a regular College student. GS students have the obligation to take ONE GS-specific course, which is a one-semester University Writing course which has analogues for Columbia College students.\n\nDon't count on its being a backdoor into Columbia. A lot of GS students have ended up with 3.5 to 4.0 GPA performances taking the SAME classes and getting the SAME majors and minors as regular Columbia College courses. \n\nWhether one graduates from CC or GS, the prestige of Columbia University is the same. GS students have gone on to Yale Law School (easily one of the most difficult programs of study to gain admittance to in the world; 3.79 GPA and 175 LSAT scorers are regularly turned down), become doctors, won Nobel Prizes, been involved integrally in Hollywood big budget and critically-acclaimed films, become nationally-recognized journalists, or simply gone on to lead great lives with a Columbia University degree.\n\nLet's put it this way... when you graduate from G.S., and you fill out your resume, honestly, and go to interview at top five financial firm or position at a major academic institute, or whatever, and the interviewer asks you about your undergraduate degree, you, like the Columbia College student, will say: "I graduated with a B.A./B.S. from Columbia University."
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I agree with what the others said. \nBut look for an internship in a field you want to work in in the future. IF working for a florist or small box retailer is your goal then put together a resume of your school work (and any previous relevant past employment) and give it to them ....... and a way to contact your internship advisor on campus who can explain what hosting an intern is all about. You want to be sure you wont just be a gopher. You want to learn things.. make a list of the things you want to gain from the experience and make sure they can offer that.\nIf your ultimate goal is to work for a financial planning company or stock trading...whatever.. then dont waste your time at a florist. Ask your academic advisor for assitance placing you where you WANT to be. It will be easier to get the job you want after grad. if you plan carefully now. An internship is usually not paid but you have to think of it as an investment... after graduation if you have good experience you will land a better job with better pay. \nGood luck
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It depends on your work experience.\nI am assuming you are new to the field? I would focus more on the technical skills that you have that would fit the job requirements, rather than job history. I would make your past jobs *line items* at the bottom, and enlighten the reader as to how qualified you are :)
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I think I can help you navigate some of this - - see my answers to your other questions.  I'm from south Florida, have lived in NY, wanted to attend NYU myself at one time (though for psych, not social work), and hold an MSW.  See my other answers and email me if you wish.  Take care.
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I think your best bet for a good wage right now is to look toward one of the larger consulting firms.  They are always trying to recruit fresh talent out of school.  Often times they will be willing to help put you through an MBA as well.  My advice would be to put a solid resume together and try to get audience with companies like Accenture, Bearing Point, Cap Gemini, IBM BCS, Serco, KPMG etc... and get a position as a junior consultant or analyst (start out around 50k) and work your way up.  It's pretty easy to make Senior Consultant within 4 or 5 years if you're a hard worker (around 120k) then after that you can stick with the company and move into management or go off and become an independent consultant.
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Don't you think it would be appropriate to do some research on the firm where you are applying for the position. You're not going to earn any Brownie points saying you did your research on Yahoo Answers!!
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The minimum of two years is the "desired" minimum.  Apply anyway.  Wow them at an interview.  Good luck!
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1. Apply for positions in companies that DO hire foreigners. First of all these will be financial services (investment banks) and consulting companies. I don't know much about manufacturing companies. \n\n2. Another tip - if they don't want to fly you in just for the interview, maybe they have a subsidiary/branch in Russia and its HR people can interview you for the first round at least (I did a similar trick myself a while ago). Or tell them you'll be in the States and would like to talk to them. If you manage to combine  few interviews in the same geographic area, it might be worth the trip (I assume that getting a visitor's visa won't be a problem).\n\n3. Get a job with McKinsey in Russia. As far as I know after two years you can transfer to any other McKinsey office (after McKinsey everybody will hire you anyway!). Probably the same is true for other consultancies and big investment banks (CSFB et al) operating in Russia.\n\n4. Get a job with a Russian company which expands business to the U.S. (Lukoil, Gazprom, Renaissance Capital etc.)\n\n5. Does your school have a good alumni network? Try to find people from your school already working for companies you're interested in.
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A good answer would be something like, "I want to learn and grow as much as I can within this job.  I hope to make a positive contribution to the team's efforts and hopefully to advance if the opportunity presents itself.  I am looking for a long-term experience with a company such as this."\n\nMy experience has been that companies want someone who will stay with the job for awhile, not someone who's going to cut and run quickly.  Using that concept as the basis for your answer is probably what they're looking for.
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Here's a guideline:\n\nWho am I (education, experience, awards, etc.)?\nWhy am I interested in this field of study?\nWhy am I particularly qualified for graduate study in this area?  How have I prepared for study in this field?\nWhy am I interested in this particular program?\nWhat is my potential specific area of interest?  Why?\nWhat are my interests or influences in terms of theory?\nWhat are my long-term goals?\n\nAnd for goodness sake, PROOFREAD for grammar and spelling errors!\nOh, and if there are any blemishes on your undergraduate transcript, or gaps in your preparation, explain them.\n\n(It's always a good practice to show familiarity with current literature in the field, especially if you are not submitting a current writing sample.)\n\nOne other piece of advice:  Tailor each statement of intent for each program.  Speak with your current professors before you apply, and ask about the strengths of various programs.  You should already know which scholars are of greatest interest to you as mentors, but it is always wise to ask current professors if they know these scholars.  (You may learn that Professor M, while brilliant, is a lousy mentor for grad students.)  \n\nHope this helps!
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You best delete the question and give more specific informations as to ;\nwhat your speciality is.\nwhat you have degrees in(minor and major) \nHow advanced your degree is\nwhat position you are seeking and what type of company.\nAre you lookin For a professional job(lawyer, doctor, engineering, rsearch, teaching ect?\nAre you seeking more in security, and retirement , and security and other benefits and can wait on higher salaries?\nAre you bi-lingual. and can you travel,\n\nThe best time for job searching is about 3 to 6 months before yuo graduate.\nResearch the companies you are interesting in working for. The more you know of them the better you will be able to make a favorable image of you and your knowledge in an interview. A job applicant who knows of the company;s business needs, products, or services has an edge over applicants who have no knowledge of the company.\nHave ready extremely good resumes listing yuor education,(a good grade average all th eway though school lif eis looke don very favorable by high paying companies, It shows good study habits which is good work habits, It shows origanization, and well as a willingnss to work on your own  for self improvement. the way companie see it  is that people who work to self improve their education all though their school years wil work for the comapny with the same zest.).\n\nOn your resume list all work experiences including vilunteer prohjests. It's still experience and I have known people who got good jobs because they started as volunteers geting their experiences.\nGet and maintain on yuor resumes references from any employors, tachers, and college professors, and professional friends such as doctors, business management.\nDecide just wehat you are most interested in and be prepaired to make several moves in your career if you work  for a company, state or the feds.\nFew people stay with one company long these days(10 years is long). If you are mnre worried about security  than federal, state, city or county is your best chance. With a degree in the right thing you have a good shot at a decent title and salary right off.\nBut big bucks ar ehard ot come by.\nUse everything a tyour disposal including the fact that you are female. It's an advantage  under the minority clause. use itr.  I fyou are anyother type minority such as indian, spainish, or black you have the advantage over non minority applicants. It iisn't right but remember women have never been treated right and it;'s payback.
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You need to check your grammar I can understand what you want to say.try\n\nI am at my best when working within a team environment, I do my best at all time to ensure that I am a team player and and work very hard at making sure I get on with my work colleagues, I enjoy the challenge of meeting targets given to me but endeavour to make sure it is not to the detriment of the other team members.\n-------.\nI feel that I could bring a cultural exchange to Virgin Mega stores as I am at present studying in London and wish to take this opportunity to experience all that London has to give. I have been told that Virgin Mega stores is a very good company to work for as they ensure their employee's are placed in positions that fit their capabilities and also allow them to grow and learn within the company structure.\n--------\nI enjoy out door pursuits my main interest is jogging as I find this keeps me fit.\n-----------\nI am at present studying English at  Malvern school.
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Well, you shouldnt even start with the application. Begin with apperance. Dont go into a workplace even if it is a burger king dressed like your about to go shopping. Put on some clothes that make you seem responsible and well kept up. Then focus on your application when you go to apply. Try to make yourself seem like a valuable asset to the business and that you want to work there for a few years even if you dont. Employers look for long term employees
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I would highly recommend that you work for a few years before pursuing a graduate degree like an MBA.  You'll get a much better feel for the areas in which you'd like to work, plus the real world experience is invaluable when you're studying theory in school.  In the financial areas, such as investment and banking, an MBA would be almost mandatory to obtain a good career position.
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I would say:\n\nIn addition to my current capabilities and experience,  I'm interested in doing ---------(name specialty) \n\nAs a go-gether I am prepared to research what it takes to be -------(name specialty)  and with the approval of my manager I will apply myself to it.    \n\nI believe that employees with multiple skills can be an asset  to -------------(bankname), and I would like to advantage of that for future open positions.\n\n(the last paragraph is tricky, you will have to sincerely say that you wish to work in 'this' area right now, but you would like to be prepared for another anyway)\n\nGood luck - I hope you get the job.
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Depends on how competitive the business school is. Very competitive like Wharton and HBS,will want work experience,a high GPA and a GMAT score around 700. \n\nIn the UK it is not uncommon for people seeking business docotorates to be refused admission if they do not have a certain level of experience(it tends to be an age requirement really) regardless of prior degree holdings.