Spring Week Programme - Intern Review
at Jefferies International
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The main objective of the Spring Week was to learn about the investment banking industry and the company, to benefit from the views of analysts and to network.
Mains activities :
Meetings with many analysts, seniors
Presentations of the company, the different teams
Group project
Investment Banking Case Studies
Mains activities :
Meetings with many analysts, seniors
Presentations of the company, the different teams
Group project
Investment Banking Case Studies
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was enriching to meet such a panel of different analysts; I discovered the variety of jobs, teams. It helped me to better understand the organisation of Jefferies and Investment bank in general. So, it allowed me to feel more comfortable about the industry, and to better position myself for my future.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I developed my communication skills and my team spirit.
I learnt how to network, I understood the real requirements to enter the Investment Banking sector.
I learnt how to network, I understood the real requirements to enter the Investment Banking sector.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Jefferies seems to be a company that values its employees. The atmosphere seems friendly, the analysts seem to have a very good relationship with their superiors. All the people I met seemed to be fulfilled, bright and hardworking. Finally, Jefferies employees seem to evolve in a challenging and friendly environment.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I was delighted to be able to meet so many analysts, all of whom come from different backgrounds, and who now have very different jobs. I enjoyed being challenged on my place in a group, on my knowledge of the sector, and I learned a lot about the investment bank, about Jefferies but also about myself.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Jefferies International
5/5
Would you recommend Jefferies International to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Jefferies International
Feel confident, the process is quite long.
For the interview, know yourself, they don't try to trick you about your financial knowledge.
Be aware of the British organization for the Spring/Summer process.
For the interview, know yourself, they don't try to trick you about your financial knowledge.
Be aware of the British organization for the Spring/Summer process.
