Research Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Jefferies with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 40% positive. To compare, the company-average is 57.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Associate roles take an average of 111 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Jefferies overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Jefferies as a Research Associate according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
Presentation: 18%
Drug test: 9%
Background check: 9%
Personality test: 9%
One on one interview: 9%
Skills test: 9%
Group panel interview: 9%
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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?
I interviewed at Jefferies (San Francisco, CA) in Aug 2017
Interview
Shortly after applying, I was contacted to schedule a phone interview. The phone interview was about 60 min long. In addition to a thank you note after the interview, I followed up regarding the status of my candidacy and never heard back. I ended up accepting an offer elsewhere.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about two stock pitches - one hold idea and one sell.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Jefferies (San Francisco, CA) in May 2021
Interview
The interview process was challenging and thorough. It can be long; need to know your stuff. Can't anticipate what questions they will ask. Be prepared to have some depth in your personality to call on to demonstrate you are a real person.
Really enjoyed the phone screening with the HR rep. She was super friendly and accommodating. I was told the research team would reach out, but I didn't hear back from them for a couple of weeks and ended up accepting an offer somewhere else.