I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Jarislowsky Fraser (Montreal, QC) in Nov 2024
Interview
I recently went through the recruitment process for a position at JFL, and unfortunately, my experience was far from positive. The process was unnecessarily long and poorly structured, leading to a significant waste of time and energy. Communication was unclear, and the expectations set during the process didn’t align with the job description or the feedback I received.
I believe there’s a need for JFL to improve their recruitment process by setting clearer timelines and ensuring better alignment between the role's requirements and the evaluation criteria. Candidates invest a lot of time and effort, and it’s only fair that the process reflects respect for that commitment.
Advice to Management:
Streamline the recruitment process and ensure better communication with candidates. Transparency and respect go a long way in creating a positive employer brand.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They sent me a writing test at 6:30 PM, with only a brief notice at 4:30 PM, demonstrating poor planning and a lack of respect for candidates’ time.
It was really fun, simple interview questions (introductions, strengths and weaknesses, why ESG etc.) though there might be follow up questions particularly if you have had research experiences beforehand or if there are anything they are interested in regarding your experiences - keep it really casual yet enthusiastic and make sure to relate how it can help you contribute to the team.
Standard investment management interview. Asked about myself, interests stock pitches, my course and school. Nothing out of the blue for an intern job. Have a stock to talk about that you have researched.