I was initially hired as a contingent worker and was later hired for a full-time position as a Goldman Sachs employee. Goldman Sachs was the first and last place at which I interviewed.
Almost immediately I realized that Goldman Sachs has a culture of its own. The people are intelligent, personable, dedicated, and diverse. There is a common goal of productivity among these high achievers. Something else that is unique to Goldman is the devotion to the team and the ability to check one’s ego at the door.
There is a saying here that the reward for good work is more work. Once you prove yourself in one area, another opportunity appears and you are granted greater exposure through increased responsibilities.