Monica

After eight years with a public accounting firm in Singapore, I evaluated my self-development and career path. I knew I was interested in working overseas, particularly in Japan, and so I sent my resume to recruitment firms there. I interviewed with several financial institutions and decided to choose Goldman Sachs, not only because of the firm’s exemplary reputation, but because the communication with interviewers made me believe that the firm and its environment would be a good fit (even if the questions asked were tough at times).

I felt a little intimidated during my first few days at the firm. The people here are highly competent and the business activities and operating environments are complex and fast-paced. At the same time, I felt very fortunate that all my colleagues were so helpful. They were always ready to respond whenever I had questions, regardless of how simple they may have seemed. After more than two years with the firm, teamwork remains as strong as ever.