Application Process for Summer Interns

Summer intern application process

• You will be asked to fill out an online application form, which records personal information, your academic results and other achievements. You will be required to attach a cover letter, your CV and your academic transcript(s)

• Your one page cover letter should provide a short description of your achievements and your suitability for the role as measured against our criteria. It is also an appropriate place to include any other factors that you believe makes you a strong candidate

• Please check over your application carefully before submitting to ensure the information is factual, up to date and accurate

What we are seeking in an applicant

• Degree: We are seeking graduates and final year students from degrees with substantial quantitative and analytic content. This includes degrees such as commerce, law, engineering and science. We appreciate that it is not the precise degree that shapes a person, but the broader skills, commitment, passion and ability to think critically and creatively that a person develops over the course of their studies

• Academics: We expect a distinction or high distinction average or equivalent, a UAI (or equivalent) in the high 90’s, together with strong analytical and numeracy skills

• Language: You will be fluent in English, both written and verbal. Your attention to detail and literary ability will also be considered as we review your application

Key attributes for graduates

• Innovative thinking: The ability to think flexibly and to seek creative solutions in response to a wide range of problems

• Leadership skills: A highly motivated person with excellent leadership skills

• Teamwork: Demonstrable ability to participate and contribute to a team

• Communication: The ability to articulate and synthesise ideas and messages effectively to a wide range of people

• Integrity: We seek individuals with the highest ethical standards

Selection process

Pottinger is proud to have a team whose strength stems from diversity. We do not recruit solely on academic achievement, but seek to find people who satisfy a broad range of criteria and who we believe will make a positive and ongoing contribution to our business. On this basis, we will select candidates for interviews who we believe meet our criteria.

If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a three stage process. Over these stages, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn more about who we are and the experience we offer

• Inform us more about who you are, your background and your interest in this industry

• Demonstrate logical reasoning and general industry knowledge

How you can prepare

• Explore our website and think about what questions you would like to ask us, or what you would like to understand in order to ascertain whether a career in corporate advisory is appealing to you

• Reflect on who you are and be prepared to share your interests, motivations and how you will contribute to a team environment

• Ensure that you are up to date with major events in the financial markets. Even if you do not understand all that you read, it is a great opportunity to ask questions or demonstrate your curiosity

• Most importantly - be yourself. We want to learn about you and you about us