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We worked on a variety of projects: anything from helping to generate new ideas for clients, to helping with research and valuation assignments...
Intern, J.P. Morgan
Office culture is quite relaxed, yet fairly traditional. The juniors are all quite relaxed around each other but the more senior bankers are less visible and enjoy...
Analyst, M&A, Rothschild
One great aspect to the firm is that there are no billing targets. Work hours vary hugely. When it is busy, it is very busy and one is expected to stay and get...
"2nd year Trainee, Slaughter and May
Because of the seat structure there is great trainee solidarity and one can always go to a fellow trainee to ask any number of questions or float ideas...
"Trainee, Jones Day
The environment is quite relaxed, to be in an investment bank. I was coming from a different bank and during the first period my new colleagues helped me a lot....
"Associate, Sales, Nomura
Make sure you know what Audit as opposed to accountancy is; research the industry and market trends.
"Graduate, Audit, Deloitte
Two rounds – initial interview, then partner interview and assessment day. The assessment day involved two individual computer based scenarios...
Auditor, Entry Level, KPMG
You know what the hours are going to be like when you sign up to be a trainee solicitor at a Magic Circle firm, but obviously everyone...
Trainee, Allen & Overy
I did a vac scheme which required one interview – the questions were mainly morality based but a general awareness of current affairs was also essential...
First year trainee, Travers Smith
60 hours a week is the norm, though I’ve done more than 80 in the past when a deadline’s approaching. On the other hand, I rarely work weekends...
Consultant, Bain & Company
There was only one interview with two partners followed by a coffee discussion with a current trainee. The interview was one hour long and combined...
Trainee, Sidley Austin
Clearly entry is competitive, but the process was relaxed and not at all painful. I interviewed with two partners – more of a friendly chat than a grilling...
Solicitor, Slaughter and May
If you do your research, are keen and diligent then it makes things easier. The hardest part is getting a really good CV together with the ability to answer...
First year trainee, Clifford Chance
I work hard, I am a corporate lawyer, it would be fun to go home at 5pm each day, but then I wouldn't be doing the same amount of work and learning...
First year trainee, Nabarro
Deloitte is a great company to work for. Auditing isn't the best job in the world, but the work can be challenging and you learn new things every day. I work very...
Senior Associate, Deloitte
I work in retail so I expect to work evenings and weekends. That I work one weekend in every 6 weeks and one late night a week is a great rota in retail so I am...
Department Manager, John Lewis Partnership
The company is a co-owned business. Each 'Partner' owns a share and we are paid a bonus each March, which is made up of a share of the profits. Colleagues support...
Section Manager, John Lewis Partnership
My role allows me flexibility in my work hours which is great, and our company do offer alternative work arrangements. It is also possible to take unpaid...
Strategic Account Manager, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
The selection process is very tough, a phone screen then an interview with a recruiter. If successful, this is followed by a visit to a branch and then...
Area Manager, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
The company is keen to treat you as an engineer and not a graduate and if you are proactive you can gain responsibility quickly...
Systems Engineer, Thales
I was interviewed by four people in three rounds. They asked me a range of questions regarding my education, experience and personality...
HR Assistant, FDM Group
At the moment, I probably average 40 – 50 hours per week, which is less than I expected. I will occasionally have a late night...
Trainee, Olswang
Trainees attempt to socialise together as much as possible, work permitting. The firm is often quite generous at subsidising trainee social events...
Trainee, Kirkland & Ellis

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