Spring Intern Review

by Lazard

Rating

4.6/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • The programme was for 3 days and involved attending talks about different sectors within the firm and working on a group project detailing a past transaction Lazard had worked on.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt the principles of evaluating the fundamental value of a company through formal training sessions on the job. Additionally, I also enhanced my soft skills such as collaboration and working in a team through the group project we were set during the programme.


  • 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?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was very useful. The insight programme gave me a firm grasp of the different divisions at Lazard and helped me make a more informed choice about what future career path I want to pursue. I will be returning to Lazard as the experience was extremely good.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The culture was very professional but not to the point of being aggressive or intimidating. The people seemed friendly and were willing to interact with the interns.


  • 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?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed the insight primarily due to the knowledge I gained during the programme. The other interns I met on the programme I am still friends with today, so I think that speaks to the quality of connection you can build in just 3 days.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Lazard
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Lazard to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lazard
  • Apply early and make sure you know why you want to join financial services and Lazard in particular. When interviewing relax and take it as a conversation. Lazard seem to like personable and friendly people, so don't try and put on a persona you think will impress the company.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

November 2022


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