Recruiters in GS London process thousands of applications each cycle. They don’t read every line — they scan for impact: does each bullet show a clear action, measurable result, and relevance to the role? If not, it’s dismissed in seconds.
𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝑻𝑴𝑹™ 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏:
It helps turn vague descriptions into clear, evidence-based achievements.
𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆: "Worked on a deal” → “Drafted client memo on £250m cross-border acquisition, adopted in partner submission.”
This shift allows recruiters to see proof, not fluff — and that often decides whether your application progresses.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Recruiters rarely spend 10 minutes on a CV — they spend closer to 15 seconds. Without quantifiable outcomes, your experience risks being overlooked.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Your CV isn’t a diary of everything you’ve done — it’s a concise evidence sheet of why you’re ready for the role.
Would your CV pass Goldman’s 15-second filter?