Question About Intern Review Process
How do intern reviews work? If an intern receives negative feedback from one person while the rest of the feedback is fine, when the intern coordinator compiles the final review summary and presents it for the return-offer decision, will they typically indicate how many people raised the same concerns? Without that context, it could appear that the concern was shared by everyone, which could make the situation seem more serious than it actually is.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, the intern review process typically involves a group discussion where analysts, associates, and sometimes VPs or MDs who worked with the intern provide feedback. The intern staffer or coordinator usually drives this discussion. Here's how it generally works:
Feedback Compilation: The intern coordinator gathers feedback from everyone who worked with the intern. This includes both positive and negative comments.
Group Discussion: During the review meeting, the team discusses each intern. Those who worked closely with the intern share their experiences, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. The discussion is often led by the intern staffer.
Context of Concerns: If a concern is raised, it is typically discussed in the context of how many people observed the same issue. This helps the group understand whether the concern is isolated or a recurring theme. However, the weight given to the concern can vary depending on who raised it (e.g., a senior MD's feedback might carry more weight).
Ranking and Decision: Interns are ranked based on the feedback and the number of available full-time spots. The group decides who should receive offers, often prioritizing the strongest candidates.
If the concern is isolated and not echoed by others, it is less likely to significantly impact the decision. However, if the concern comes from a senior team member or is deemed critical, it might still carry weight.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/who-exactly-determines-return-offers?customgpt=1, Advice for summer and return offer rate?, Superday Advice From a Tired Interviewer, What's the process like for return offer?
Thanks for the helpful reply.
If an intern receives negative feedback from an analyst during the midterm review and in case the relationship feels a little awkward afterward, should the intern still proactively check in and ask for opportunities to work with that analyst to demonstrate improvement, or avoid working with the same person to reduce the risk of additional negative feedback in the final review?
In that case, if no new or similar issues are raised by other team members, the midterm feedback may gradually become less important.
Which approach is generally the better one?
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Not an intern ignore my title
Okay so it’s usually a panel of people making the decision. If it’s just isolated to one person, usually fine unless everyone is saying the same thing about you. If you got specific feedback, improve on it. If you have the opportunity to work with the person again and are confident you can show improvement, that would be very positive and they might even say something positive about you. On the flip side, if you keep messing up that’s bad.
Just focus on the tasks ahead of you and being likeable/personable. Dont get in your head too much.
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