Insight Day Review

by Jefferies International

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a really great opportunity for me to discover more about Equity Sales and Trading. Most importantly, the insight into the diversity groups within Jefferies was really amazing as it highlighted their real commitment to an inclusive workspace.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Jefferies made a great effort to answer all our questions after each session and gave us great advice about navigating the workplace and networking.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Received so much useful information about the different divisions and also about the personal journeys of current employees - was very motivating!

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

    • The advice about networking will be key for my future success and finding our more about the divisions will help me narrow my focus and succeed in applications to the firm.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well-structured, each session gave us so much information and didn’t feel too long at all.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Despite being virtual, it was really engaging and felt like the speakers really wanted to assist us in our career journeys.

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

    • They have given us a great opportunity to be fast tracked and also key information about how to come across well and be yourself within the workplace.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Very in-depth sessions about the different divisions as well as experiences from a range of colleagues - very helpful!

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Can definitely see there is a great focus on diversity and valuing all employees which is very motivating!

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Helped assure me that Equity Sales is definitely something I wish to pursue and also highlighted new things about Equity Research I wasn’t aware of too.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • It was a virtual event.

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

    • Yes, many opportunities over the course of the day.

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

    • They were very usual and got many tips about confidence and self-development too!

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

    • Yes, the different diversity schemes like JEMS and also charity schemes.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, it was very engaging and informative.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

July 2020

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