Hey guys. I know there were 2 different opportunities for the Off-Cycle April start (1) Energy team (2) Various Groups.
Energy internship is 3-months long, but the Various Groups OC doesn't mention how long it'll be. Guessing it'll either be 3 or 6 months? Anyone have any idea? Anyone know what the interview process will be like?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't specific information available about the exact duration of the "Various Groups" Off-Cycle internship at Jefferies for an April start in London. However, it's common for off-cycle internships in London to last either 3 or 6 months, depending on the team's needs and the firm's structure.
Regarding the interview process, Jefferies interviews are generally known to be more technical than those at bulge bracket (BB) banks but less challenging than elite boutique (EB) banks. If you're applying to a regional group, the process might be more rigorous. It's advisable to prepare thoroughly for technical questions, as well as behavioral and fit-based questions, to ensure you're well-rounded for the interview.
If you need further insights, consider reaching out to current or former interns at Jefferies through LinkedIn or networking events to get firsthand advice.
Sources: Jefferies SA 2023, US Fall Off-Cycle Internships?, Off-cycle internship deadlines for Europe, Jefferies ER internships London, 2018 FT/Off-cycle London Recruiting Timeline Megathread
I saw those opportunities, but I applied to the "various group" position about a month and a half ago. From what I’ve been told, off-cycles can stretch up to six months depending on deal flow, so I’m assuming that may be the case here as well.
That said, I wanted to check whether you’ve received any updates on your application. I completed the OA for that position last month but haven’t heard back from the team yet. As I understand it, the process is OA → first-round interview → second-round interview.
Thanks in advance, and let me know if you’ve heard anything.
Hey thanks for the response - from what I’ve heard I think people have been invited/have done first round. I think second round will start soon - but this is me hearing from others not first hand :)
Ohh well I guess it's done for me then. Thank you those information. I really thought I had a chance.
Offers out
Do you know how many groups are hiring?
Source?
Offers are also coming out today and next week from what I've heard
Source?
Applied in Nov and did the first round itw last week, still waiting for reply from them
Oh congratulations on that. Its a great feat already. Best of luck for the next stage. I was wondering if you completed the OA.. or if you got any kind of response completing it ?
Yes I did the OA and got an email of "thank you for completing the assessment"
what process did you go through ? Do you think it's over for the Energy team as well if we only achieved the OA without any additional feedback ?
Sorry I don't really know about the Energy team
Hi have you heard back from them yet?
Anyone know what's up with their 2026 FT process?
bump, curious as well. do you have any details on your end?
I've done 4 interviews so far, associates and VPs, expecting answers this week or next. Should I expect another round ?
same here, done 4 interviews, expecting to hear back this week or early next
Well let’s hope for the best lol, I’ll keep you updated
final round interviews out
which team?
Anyone heard back from the FIG team?
Not yet
Idk if they're going for Europeans though
What's your background if you don't mind me asking
Thanks
FR recent graduate
Anyone heard from Industrials?
Are online tests coming automatically? Applied for september start
No... I've heard that people do not always get to that stage
have you had any updates from the sept start posting?
Nope, seems like they are still finalising the April intake
Are offers for off cycle RX Apr start out?
bump
Are offers out for the energy team April start?
Atp have offers for either energy or any team come out? Are they planning to release them all in one go?
Anyone heard anything from any team?
Anyone heard from LevFin?
No
Anyone heard anything about offers ? Still waiting..
bump - heard nothing
Same here
Anything on the September start?
Zero, even the test received. What about you? Any updates?
Has anyone here applied to the Jefferies Off-Cycle internship starting in September 2026 across various groups?
I wanted to check whether anyone has heard back yet, what stage the process is currently at, and whether anyone has already completed the OA. I applied over a month ago and still have not received it, so I was wondering whether that is the case for others as well.
Thanks.
OA is now out
Is it selective?
Have you attempted it? What resources did you use to prepare? And what was the whole experience like?
I haven’t yet. I’m waiting for them to add adjustments.
I just got the test - anyone got any kind of insight for when R1 starts?
Has anyone gotten feedback after the OA?
not yet, have you?
Nope still waiting on feedback.
How exactly does the process work do all teams have a look at results + CV to see if they’d like to interview??
Lets create a group chat maybe?
great idea
Yes, that would be perfect!
I heard some people are getting first rounds already guys
from my understanding, it is being released for those who applied to energy, not various groups. Could be wrong tho.
PCA also out
Has anyone gotten feedback on OA or is the first round out for groups other than energy?
Applied for various. Took the OA on May 7. Nothing yet. How to interpret this?
Does any one know any updates on September off cycles?
I took first round for Various group, do u know how the process will look like after?
when did you heard back
anyone knows whether second round is out for sep offcycle?
How was the first 1 and for which team if you don't mind?
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