PGIM: 2026 Private & Public Fixed Income, Sophomore Externship Program

I applied for the externship posting in mid August. It was a standard application. About a month later, in mid September, I received an invitation for a HireVue. They asked why I was interested in PGIM and this externship program. They also asked about a time when I was challenged, and they asked me about an event I was following in the credit market. After another month, end of October, I was invited to do a virtual, 30 minute, 1 on 1 interview and they requested information about my availability for the interview over the next 3 weeks, and my requirement for sponsorship for employment visa status. Following my timing conformation, PGIM sent me a few slideshows detailing information about the firm, information about the program, and let me know who my interviewer would be. My virtual interview was with a credit research senior analyst. The interview was behavioral. My interviewer asked about why I was interested in credit, why I was interested in PGIM, asked me for several news stories I had been following in the credit markets, and a few questions I answered with the STAR format. I felt the interview was more casual and it would be best for candidates to prep for behavioral questions and showcase their curiosity and openness to learn from the program. My interviewer was kind and had only nice things to say about the culture at PGIM: opportunity for mentorship, open communication, lean teams, and opportunities to explore different business segments.