Jefferies Diversity Symposium Participant Review

by Jefferies International

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Jefferies provided an incredibly insightful and well organised day where I was able to hear from Junior to Senior level employees and discuss their business divisions. Speakers from all front office divisions were present and gave an overview fo their role and also their current business.

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

    • This was a virtual event and so we were given the opportunity to ask questions which was great.

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

    • The virtual experience was well led and the appropriate guidance for the day was given. As this was an insight event, support was necessary as we didn't have tasks.

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

    • I developed great virtual networking skills through this opportunity, and that is a skill that is becoming more and more valuable these days.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the virtual experience?

    • Very well structured. We were given a schedule at the start of the day, and the day ran on time.

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

    • All the employees came across with genuine integrity and passion for the business which I appreciate a lot. There was a big focus on the value of diversity within Jefferies which I personally find very motivating.

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

    • They offered the opportunity to learn in about the positions within the company with is valuable training.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Considering the length of the event they covered useful core tasks.

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

    • The most valuable part of the day was hearing about the inclusive and entrepreneurial culture at Jefferies.

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

    • Very informative and it confirmed my decision to apply to IB.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • It was a virtual event so this was not necessary.

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

    • Yes, throughout the event there were opportunities to network and ask questions.

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

    • Very good networking opportunities.

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

    • They talked about the societies and initiatives which have mentorship programmes.

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

July 2020

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