JP Morgan Chase & Co. — My Internship Hiring Experience

Hello there! I’m Ritika Malik, a final year undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. Currently, I am a Software Engineer Intern at JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Through this article, I intend to share my experience of securing the Summer Internship at JP Morgan Chase & Co., from where I bagged a Pre-Placement Offer.

HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE

• The application process for the summer internship started in March.
• The coding round took place in April.
• Shortlisted candidates progressed to the HireVue interview stage in April as well.
• The final shortlisted candidates for the Code for Good event were announced in June.
• The Code for Good Hackathon took place in July.
• Finally, selection emails for the summer internship were sent out in August.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA [on campus — as of 2022]

• Degrees: B.Tech./B.E./MCA
• 2023 Batch Pass-outs [eligible for Full-Time opportunity]
• 2024 Batch Pass-outs [eligible for Internship opportunity]
• Streams or Specializations: Computer Science/Information Science/ Information Technology/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence/Big Data/IoT/Electronics/ Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunications etc.
• Minimum aggregate 7 CGPA [until date] in engineering course
• Backlogs — No current backlogs
• Education Gap — Not more than 1 year

It was an on-campus opportunity, and I filled out the application for the Software Engineer Summer Intern position. Following this, the overall hiring process consisted of three rounds.

1. ONLINE ASSESSMENT:

In this round, candidates need to solve two coding questions on the HackerRank platform within a timeframe of 60 minutes. They mainly cover topics including arrays, strings, linked lists, stacks, queues, and basic algorithms. The questions are of easy-medium difficulty level, and if you have decent practice with DSA, you’ll find yourself well-prepared to solve them.

Tips:

• Consider the logical solution before diving into writing the code directly.
• Try to cover all the edge cases and keep your solutions optimized.
• If you are unfamiliar with the HackerRank platform, take the time to familiarize yourself with it.
• Practice a variety of problems to build your problem-solving skills.
• Patience and accuracy are key, as panicking can often lead to mistakes, even when we know how to solve the problem.

2. HIREVUE INTERVIEW ROUND

Candidates who were shortlisted from the initial round were invited to participate in this virtual round. It’s conducted on the Hirevue Platform with a time duration of 30 minutes. Here, a candidate would have 30 seconds to prepare for each answer after the question is displayed and has to speak for 2 minutes. There are two chances to record the responses. The system automatically selects the second recording if both chances are used. There’s no option to choose between the two recorded answers.

Tips:

• Since you’ll have limited time to prepare and respond to each question, use the 30-second preparation time to structure your response, and aim to speak for the full 2 minutes provided.
• Your responses should reflect your own personal experience, reflecting your teamwork, leadership, and ability to tackle challenges.
• Research common HR type interview questions. Think about your experiences, skills, and achievements that you can discuss during the interview.
• Ensure proper lighting and a good network connection, and dress professionally.
• If it’s your first time giving this type of interview, practice beforehand by having mock interviews and rehearsing your responses.
• Pay attention to your body language and tone of voice, as they convey professionalism.

3. THE HACKATHON ROUND

This is the final step of the hiring process — Code for Good Hackathon.

What is Code for Good ?

Code for Good is a 24-hour hackathon that unites students and JPMC volunteers with social good/non-profit organizations to tackle real-world problem using technology.

The CFG Teams consist of 5 to 7 members, all from different colleges, and 2–3 mentors are allotted per team. Teams have 24 hours to build the prototype of their proposed solution, with mentors providing support and monitoring progress. One-on-one sessions with mentors occur throughout the hackathon.

Followed by the judgement rounds, my team won the hackathon! 🎉

One common misconception among candidates is that winning the hackathon guarantees an internship offer for all members of the team, but it’s important to note that this is NOT the case. So make sure to bring out your best performance.

I’ll soon be sharing a separate blog where I’ll share my entire experience of the hackathon, along with some crucial tips.

All the team members of the winning teams were provided with an iPad and goodies :)

The results were announced after around a month, and I was selected for the two-month Summer Internship at JP Morgan ✨

POST SUMMER INTERNSHIP ?

Following my two-month internship at the firm, I was able to secure a Pre-Placement Offer. It felt like winning the lottery — I couldn’t stop smiling!

Remember to enjoy the experience and have fun. Take pride in your accomplishments, and embrace the learning opportunities that come your way! Just give it your best shot! ✨

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