Larissa Goodwin

Associate recruiter, J.P. Morgan

Q

What is the number one reason why applicants are rejected?

A

We assess the qualifications of an applicant based on a variety of factors. It’s difficult to specify one particular reason. We look at academic performance, work experience and leadership qualities. There are multiple factors that we take into consideration when making a decision on a candidate.

Q

What are the three characteristics that describe your ideal graduate hire?

A

We look for a number of things including top talent, overall cultural fit within the bank, and people who are team players. We also look for leadership qualities and assess their overall work and academic experience to determine what a candidate brings to the table.

Q

Do you arrange work permits, or help foreign students work at the company?

A

If a candidate requires a work permit we can work with them to help with this process.

Q

If a candidate does poorly in a core subject, can they still pursue a career in investment banking?

A

We look at the overall academic performance. Our focus is to develop a holistic view of a candidate that allows us to look at their entire academic record, so normally one course would only be a small component of a candidate’s full profile.

Q

Does the bank have any preferred universities, colleges or schools that it selects from?

A

We have success at schools with strong finance programmes, but also find successful candidates with liberal arts and  other academic backgrounds.