Spring intern Review

by Jefferies International

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • I spent 3 days at Jefferies gaining valuable experience in Equity research and the company as a whole. As part of the program, I received talks from Jefferies employees, training from 'Training the Street', completed a group project, and undertook some work shadowing.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I developed key interpersonal and presentation skills through networking events and presenting my group project to a panel. I gained a lot of industry-specific knowledge during my time at Jefferies, specifically the jargon used in Equity Research.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • 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?
  • 5/5

  • 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?
  • I learnt a lot about the field of Equity Research and all the possible roles within this field at Jefferies. I did not learn quite as much about other roles at Jefferies however, there were some talks about this.


  • 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?
  • Exceptionally welcoming culture with very flat and forward-thinking leadership. The general atmosphere was professional and positive.


  • 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?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It was an amazing experience and I found it invaluable for my career development. While it was hard work, I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in working at Jefferies or in Equity Research.


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

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

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Jefferies International
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Jefferies International to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Jefferies International
  • Research Jefferies beforehand and learn about their values and culture. When on the internship make the most of all the opportunities given to you.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management

London

April 2023


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