"Goldman Sachs prides itself on its efforts to recognize, reward and create opportunities for students from many different background," she explains.
The firm offers full-tuition scholarships to minority students attending top universities and business schools. And according to Wamai, Goldman Sachs was the first Wall Street firm to host a gay and lesbian recruiting event.
The new focus seems to be paying off.
"It made me more eager to apply," says a Harvard senior who attended the McKinsey GLAM event. "It made [McKinsey] a much more appealing place to work."
This push for a more diverse workforce has helped spawn several outside firms that help employers connect with potential employees.
Cambridge-based BrassRing Diversity offers several publications for minority students who are seeking jobs.
The company also provides diversity recruiting services to employers and candidates and will hold its annual career fair Friday at the Cambridge Marriott.
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