Application and Interview Training Emily Margot and Joanne

Application and Interview Training Emily Margot and Joanne Griffiths

Agenda Time Session 18: 00 Welcome 10 mins Routes to J. P. Morgan 10 mins Line of Businesses Available 10 mins Application Process 10 mins Video Interview 10 mins Assessment Centres/ Interviews 10 mins Next Steps 30 mins Social Mobility Foundation Panel – Spring Week & Summer Internship 19: 30 Event End

Ice-Breaker Name Fun Fact Course Age Uni

Routes to J. P. Morgan

Routes to JPMorgan Campus Programmes • Spring Week • Summer Internship • Graduate Programmes

Routes to JPMorgan – Flag, Flag Programme Name Spring Week Summer Internship Graduate Roles Duration 1 week during Easter Location Line of business London, Bournemouth and Glasgow Application Dates Requirements Comments Extra Front Office No grade or subject requirements Corporate 1 st year on a 3 year Finance for nonnd Finance course or 2 year on a 4 year course Technology One application only Online application with CV and video interview Unpaid Serves as a pipeline Opens: 1 st September 2018 Closes: 30 th November 2018 *Not a Rolling Basis 10 weeks during summer London, Most lines of business Bournemouth and Glasgow No grade or subject requirements – But must be on-track for a 2: 1 2 nd year on a 3 year course or 3 rd year on a 4 year course* 3 applications per region Online application with CV and video interview You must flag to Emily if you’re applying outside of EMEA Paid – pro rata Serves as a pipeline Opens: 1 st September 2018 Closes: 30 th November 2018 Hires on a Rolling Basis APPLY EARLY Full Time London, Most lines of Business Bournemouth and Glasgow No grade or subject requirements – But must be ontrack for a 2: 1 3 applications per region Online application with CV and video interview Paid Competitive salaries Opens: 1 st September 2018 Closes: 30 th November 2018 Hires on a Rolling Basis APPLY EARLY

Lines of Business • Asset Management • Global Corporate Banking • Global Treasury Management • Wealth Management • Human Resources • Investment Banking • Investor Services Sales • Markets • Operations • Quantitative Research • Finance and Business Management • Risk Management • Technology

Application Process

Recruitment Selection and Application Process Research Offer Interviews Online application and CV Video Interview

How to Navigate the Careers website

How to Navigate the Careers website

How to Navigate the Careers website

How to Navigate the Careers website

Useful tips

Research Its vital to research the following in preparation for the video interview: • The company • The role • Job requirements • Commonly asked questions • Website

Online Application & CV

CV “ When creating a CV, keep in mind that the person reading it has no other way of learning about you!” A reflection of you: • First point of contact with a company • Matches you to a job • Opportunity to ‘sell’ yourself to someone you don’t know • Helps get you an interview, and hopefully the job • Provides the basis for the interview discussion

Completing an application and writing your CV General Advice Important • Include all necessary information • Consider a UK spell check • Order chronologically (incl. dates) • Include your language skills • Give yourself time; prepare a draft • Include your grades for all education levels, including Secondary School • Spell/grammar check – typos can lead to automatic rejection • Use consistent formatting • Comprehensive yet succinct • No need for photos or date of birth • Don’t forget to include personal interests – it’s not just about work and academics • Consistent grammar throughout (e. g. “Worked as Assistant. . . ” followed by “Working as a part-time cashier. . . ”

How do I construct my CV for submission?

Video Interview

Video Interview Video interview is a job interview that takes place remotely and uses video technology as the communication medium. Typical Video Interview Example: 1. You are given 30 seconds to prepare for the following question: “Why are you applying to your chosen Line of Business? ” 2. Immediately after your 30 seconds expire you are given up to 1 minute to record your response. 3. Once the minute has expired your responses are sent automatically to the recruiter

Video Interviews Do’s and Dont’s Do’s • Research: The company/The role/Job requirements • Test the technology by having a dry run • Make sure your device is charged/Strong Wi-Fi connection • Correct Lighting/Backgrounds • Avoid Interruptions • Personal Appearance • View the tutorial if there is one available/Complete a practice video Dont’s • Speak too fast • Have distractions in the background • Dress in the wrong Attire

Assessment centres

What is an Assessment Centre? An assessment centre is a combination of tasks and activities that test your suitability for the job. • It gives you the chance to demonstrate a wider range of skills than you would have been able to during a traditional face-to-face interview. Assessment days can be held anywhere from the employers offices to a hotel or training facility. You will work both individually and as part of a group on a variety of exercises including: • • • Case Studies Presentations Psychometric Tests In-tray Exercises Role Play Group Discussions Social Events Written Tests Interviews

Preparation for an Assessment Centre Before the Assessment Centre: • Research • Attire • Timing/Location • Be ready to be tested from the outset During the events: • Be courteous to everyone (including the competition) • Be constructive • Be insightful • Stand out (for a good reason) • Example Events: Interviews x 2, Presentations • Be aware that you are being watched at all times The group exercise: • Be “in the room” • Be a good team player • If you’re going to lead, be a good leader • Remember you’re being watched (by multiple people

Interview Training

Types of interviews • Motivational “What motivated you to apply to JPMorgan? ” • Competency “Give an example of a challenge you faced in the workplace, and how you overcame it” • Strengths-based “When did you achieve something you were really proud of? ” • Role-specific “What major factors drive M&A? What are the major factors driving M&A in your sector? How do you see them evolving in the next year? ”

Competency Interviews What are they? Tips • Questions which relate to attributes for the role Key competencies employers usually look for: • Teamwork • Look at past behavior • Commercial Awareness • Explore how you learn from the experience and examines potential for future development • Leadership • Problem Solving • Resiliency • Communication • Creativity • Employers use them in job descriptions and also as a criteria to assess you against

How to structure a competency based answer 1. Set the scene. What was the situation? 2. What did you do? 3. What was the outcome? 4. Is there anything you would do differently next time?

Next Steps

Next Steps for a career at JPMorgan: 1. Research about our Firm, Culture and Roles available and Deadlines 2. Prepare your CV for applications 3. Apply to a campus programme – Spring Week, Summer Internship, Graduate Programme 4. Prepare for video interviews 5. Practice your Interview technique with Family, Friends etc. Next Steps with the SMF: 1. Get your CV or application checked, or have a mock interview. Read our SMF Guides for help. 2. Apply to one of the SMF partner firms and flag your application with us 3. Join your SMF campus network 4. Keep us updated – university, course, graduation year, sector, email address 5. Watch out for our monthly bulletins – events, internships, mentoring and more!

Look Out For… Campus Recruitment Online Academy – sign up via the website Upcoming Online Academy Sessions Date Career Advice: Building your personal brand Wednesday 22 nd August 1 hour: 12: 00 -13: 00 Upcoming Online Academy Sessions Date Career advice: Demystifying the recruitment process Wednesday 3 rd September 1 hour: 12: 00 -13: 00 Upcoming Online Academy Sessions Date Career Advice: Champion interviews in-person and video Wednesday 3 rd October 1 hour: 12: 00 -13: 00

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