QUESTION 28 OF 40

How would you sell an investment product you did not believe in?

Think carefully before answering because this could be a trick question! Of course, the answer should be that you would never sell an investment product you did not believe in. The interviewer wants to know that you will uphold the integrity of Goldman Sachs by only promoting products you can stand behind.

However, this could easily fall under your ability to recognize that your client's needs are different from yours. So being transparent about your experience with the product, what works and what doesn't work about it, and informing them it might be tailored to their pain points or specific wants or needs.

"I can almost always find something positive in a product or service offering; however, that does not mean I stand behind it. In a nutshell, I would not sell an investment product that I would not buy into myself. A great deal of my work as an advisor is uncovering those features and drawing attention to them, allowing my customer to see the full picture before making investment decisions. I appreciate that Goldman Sachs operates by the same philosophy, which is one of the reasons I applied."

"I would never sell an investment product I did not believe in. Before making any suggestions to clients, I think about what I would do if it were my financial future. If I feel any hesitation, I do further research before bringing the option to the table."

Unlock all 40 Goldman Sachs questions

Prepare for rigorous technical and behavioral questions that Goldman Sachs interviewers expect.

Get Started

Previous Question Next Question

Goldman Sachs Mock Interview

How would you sell an investment product you did not believe in?

Unlock all 40 Goldman Sachs questions

40 Goldman Sachs Interview Questions & Answers

More Goldman Sachs interviews