Equities Intern Review

by Jefferies International

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I enjoyed it a lot as I learnt so much in such a short space of time. I was given a good level of responsibility and it helped me develop quickly.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was given a good level of responsibility and I was able to talk to people comfortably

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given a buddy and people were generally very helpful

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It was an intense internship and I felt that I was busy everyday. It varied desk bt desk but generally, it was a very busy day.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a high level of responsibility for some desks and I felt that I added value with good work given to me

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It has definitely helped me understand what it takes to be successful and how to balance and prioritize my time efficiently.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was energetic, fast-paced and dynamic. People were friendly and had time for me and I was given a good level of support

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was quite organized with the rotations but perhaps each desk could have been given more structure in terms of setting work

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The lunch and learns were very useful and the training itself was good. Perhaps more Bloomberg training would have been useful.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The firm is in a wonderful growth stage and it would be amazing to be part of it. It is exciting and dynamic and somewhere I definitely want to be at.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes, we were close amongst each other

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The area itself is generally expensive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Generally good

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sometimes

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2019

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