Spring Week Review
at Jefferies International
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.3/5
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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.
Received a range of talks from bankers across various divisions, as well case study presentations and talks from the diversity council.
Participated in a group assessment (unprepared), group project (2 days to prepare) and interviews on the last day, contributing to consideration for the Summer Internship.
Had coffee chat rotations in breakout rooms, giving us the opportunity to meet bankers in smaller groups.
Participated in a group assessment (unprepared), group project (2 days to prepare) and interviews on the last day, contributing to consideration for the Summer Internship.
Had coffee chat rotations in breakout rooms, giving us the opportunity to meet bankers in smaller groups.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very insightful hearing from people in different teams.
We were split up into IB, equities and equity research so received talks from our specific division.
Heard from analysts, associates, VPs and MDs about the roles they play.
We were split up into IB, equities and equity research so received talks from our specific division.
Heard from analysts, associates, VPs and MDs about the roles they play.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Developed networking skills through meeting junior and senior bankers from the firm.
Encouraged to reach out to them separately to arrange calls.
Developed teamwork skills through the group project and group assessment.
Learnt about the life cycle of a deal and how each member of the team is involved.
Encouraged to reach out to them separately to arrange calls.
Developed teamwork skills through the group project and group assessment.
Learnt about the life cycle of a deal and how each member of the team is involved.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Fantastic culture. All the speakers we heard from were very passionate about their job and really motivated us to work there in the future.
Junior bankers talked about the support they get from Jefferies compared to bulge bracket banks.
Culture of innovation and seeking out the deals you want to do was reinforced.
Junior bankers talked about the support they get from Jefferies compared to bulge bracket banks.
Culture of innovation and seeking out the deals you want to do was reinforced.
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?
Really enjoyed it. There were lots of different kinds of activities so didn't get bored during the week. Participation was strongly encouraged and the cohort was very engaged with the speakers.
Particularly enjoyed being able to meet bankers in a more intimate setting in groups of 3-6.
Particularly enjoyed being able to meet bankers in a more intimate setting in groups of 3-6.
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
When applying, think hard about your motivations behind applying to investment banking, and Jefferies in particular as they are mostly interested in this. Do background research and talk to people who work there to gain further insights.
