Jefferies symposium student Review

by Jefferies International

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Rating

2.4/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?

    • It was great, very informative and I got to know a lot about jefferies the type of people who work there and the current initiatives

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt very valued I had lots of opportunities to ask questions and jefferies employees gave their time to talk to me

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the virtual experience?

    • There were lots of emails and advice during the session to help understand jefferies and the application process

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They will definitely help secure a job it was very eye opening to hear from the employees and understand their experiences

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the virtual experience?

    • It was great got an insight into all divisions and lots of q&a opportunities

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your virtual experience?

    • It was very friendly lots of employees giving great answers

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm gave time to everyone to understand how to apply and is also giving fast track opportunities so they a looking out and giving their full attention

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the virtual experience help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It was really helpful I learnt about the buy and sell side of m&a and how they differ I also understood what research analysts do and have a greater understanding now

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the virtual experience help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It was really useful to understand jefferies has a lot of initiatives such as jems and it showed me how they are very open and progressive

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was really useful as I have now been able to narrow down what I will be applying to in the summer and allows me to concentrate more on that area

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • No expense as was virtual

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Opportunities to ask questions as it was a virtual experience

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were ok could have had more time to ask questions

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes some employees explained what they did when not in work

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this virtual experience to a friend?

    • Definitely very insightful and helpful in understanding what jefferies is about

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

July 2020

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