Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Jefferies as 66.7% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.17 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Equity Research and Analyst rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Equity Sales and Equity Research roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Jefferies takes an average of 55 days when considering 6 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Praktikant M&A had the quickest hiring process (on average 5 days), whereas Equity Research roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 150 days).
Two initial phone screens with one analyst and one associate then the next step is a first round interview then a superday. you hear back within two weeks after the phone screens about next steps.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain your background and why you would be a fit at Jefferies
Met with analyst to discuss the position. The analyst asked questions related to the topic of their focus. Described the next round as being very demanding, however applicant did not make it to that round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you understand statistical analysis related to the focus of this specific position?