Equity research - Glad I got out when I did - Equity Research Associate Jefferies Employee Review

1.0
Nov 15, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

-Serves as a good "boot camp" for people new to sell side -You will appreciate all future jobs much more -You learn the "red flags" of a work environment -Decent resume-builder

Cons

-Unending hours, not great pay under senior level -Absolutely no regard whatsoever for employees as human beings. Actually not exaggerating. -Zero, and I mean zero, HR supervision. Picture 1960's. -All the negatives of unvestment banking lifestyle but not the pay

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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