I did the JPMorgan Chase Internship a couple of weeks ago and I enjoyed it! Some bits (last 2 tasks) I was guided a bit too much through the PDFs but I definitely couldn't have done the tasks without them (maybe there should be a middle ground, give me the basics and let me finish the task?).

In terms of hiring, InsideSherpa mentions that I can give permission for recruiters to look at my work. This kind of put me off submitting an application for their internship. I guess it's the feeling of that they will look at my code and see that it's identical to the PDFs. I don't feel like my code will be able to differentiate me against other people. Also, since I followed the guide too much, if I was questioned on anything about the virtual internship in an interview, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to answer it. Maybe it's just me and not InsideSherpa, and a sign that I should be solving the problems on my own without their guides.

Despite this, it is a good program. It gave me insights on what I would maybe be working on at JPMorgan. The reply rate/time of InsideSherpa's software engineers was high/quick and I was able to get assistance quickly. It exposed me technologies that I've heard of but never used before.

I actually got a job after completing the modules for https://www.workatastartup.com, the last module asks you to apply at ycombinator companies.

Would recommend to others. The tasks aren't very difficult, there are PDFs that hold your hand pretty well.

Also completed the JP Morgan Chase one recently for fun. Wonder what the law ones are like.

Very cool! At RedCarpet we have been hiring this way for years. The same problem exists in India..but 1000x worse. The ROCKS program (https://www.redcarpetup.com/rocks/) trains people and we hire from them. In fact, we have close to a 100% hire rate for people from the ROCKS program at other places.

Kudos for building this. I hope you find much success.

10000% relevant. I’m a new grad and although I’m a startup founder now, I spent a good part my college years growing white hair while recruiting. The idea of shining a light in the corporate black box of recruiting and democratizing access to those nebulous “skills” that are so important to career advancement is, frankly, life changing. I genuinely genuinely wish I had this in college. Best of luck.

All the testimonials are of incredibly fantastic looking people. It almost feels like a crypto ICO were the CTO was just a random picture from Instagram. Feels fake or maybe you just tossed up people you found attractive that were actual clients.

Unfortunately looks are important so it might not be terrible to add people where I think "this could be me" instead of, "this seems fake".

I have just recently completed the JPMC virtual software engineering experience on InsideSherpa and I must say it is really a nice platform. First, you get warm reminder emails to remind you that someone is always available, should you run into any issues and also to push you to continue putting in the effort. Next, the platform is quite easy to navigate. The modules were clearly explained, with intro videos and next module is unlocked as you complete the current one. Finally, the documentation/instructions for each of the modules in the virtual experience were very detailed and helpful. I ran into some issues for missing a crucial part of the instructions. So do not ever miss a line of the documentation or instructional materials, you never know how much time that may cost you.

[1] I went through the JPMorgan Virtual Internship Experience, and honestly, at first, I watched the videos, got interested, then closed out the tab. I delayed and procrastinated for weeks before truly diving into it.

Over two days on and off in between classes, I got personal support from the team at InsideSherpa and completed the program. The guides were incredibly helpful, and I felt like I learned a lot from the modules. It was great seeing a finished product in the end with a live price ratio graph. Highly recommend the program!

I found the JPMorgan Chase Software Engineering Virtual Experience very useful. I learned a lot about JPMorgan Chase's framework and how to utilize my background in software with industry tasks. I believe the Virtual Experience was nicely structured as it gives guidance on how to complete each task with an element of freedom to add things you may find useful into the given files. I really appreciate the support given in completing each module and I would like to thank InsideSherpa for this wonderful experience!

Um... this is really good actually.

How many internships/jobs do you have total.

If you can scale this, it will be amazing for students.

I know someone who would be a perfect candidate in London. Is there a way to focus the virtual internships by location?

I really like this idea, its a super nice and relevant way to recruit. Rather than solving an obsolete algorithm question, this approach really enforces some pragmatism towards solving interesting and `relevant` problems.

Hi, I enjoyed the Inside Sherpa program i learnt a lot from doing it.

It definitely can give your CV a little edge by having a big company there.

Yet to hear anything from JP which is the virtual internship i completed, but i never expected it to be an instant entry ticket. Its only been around a week since completion so perhaps they may reach out to me. Afterall spending time doing an internship specific to their company should at least mean they contact me.

Other than this I feel that doing an InsideSherpa program is worth the cost of your time. I will keep this post updated if i receive and contact.

It is very good that you guys are doing this. OK here is what I think.

It would be good to have more programs, in particular programming related programs. I have recently completed 1 of the programs, it did stimulate and provide some insights, but it did not have too much room for me to think, (not as 'interactive', as everything is given, I guess the participant can try to solve the problem by themselves first, but then they would need to learn more about a particular library or framework)

The support was also great

Thanks

J

I participated in the JPMC program and the Deloitte program. Both were pretty great for getting my feet wet in software engineering and technology consulting in a real way. I'd recommend them as a free experience. They're pretty representative of what I imagine working for each company is like and were useful to gain some experience in each field.

I finished the JPMrogan Chase Software Engineering Virtual Experience program.I love it! It's very helpful for CS students who look for industry experience. I learned a lot of practice coding skills from this program.It's sliently easy than I expected.But I think the idea is absolutely Coo1!!

Completed the JP Morgan program, really enjoyed it! Definitely recommend for anyone looking for experience and a leg up in the market. The contents were straight forward, maybe a little easy but still help you learn.

The JP Morgan virtual internship was very helpful and had a very detailed guide. Although there were some minor compliance issues they were easily solved. Pasha also answered all my questions quickly and efficiently.

IMO there should be more information for international applicants. It's obvious that the outcome might not be the same if you live in certain regions.

Really cool. Wish I had this when I was in college. Makes sense to learn before hiring, rather than the other way around.

I think InsideSherpa quickly gives a student what sort of skils are required in big companies, what sort of person a company is looking for. This is definitely something praiseworthy. I am grateful to them for giving me the opportunity to see the job environment.

“While Sherpas became famous in the Western world for their service to climbers, they are no more synonymous with a porter (the actual profession) than say, Americans are to cowboys.”

Excellent post by someone else who made the mistake of using "Sherpa" in a company name, learning about cultural respect, and rebranding.

http://lostmahbles.com/naming-a-mistake

Why not hire, and then train your workers?

Love it! Congrats

Super neat.

I ACTUALLY got fast-tracked in JPMC Software Engineering after completing the program!

Love this idea! Students rarely have a meaningful opportunity to understand the scope of work they would do on the job until they do an internship. And depending on the uni/individual it could be the case you only intern at one company before locking in a graduate offer.

From a student perspective, I think it would be so valuable for students to do actual tasks to test for personal engagement, and also get recognised by the company for taking initiative to get to know them and the role.

Unless you’re a member of the Sherpa ethnic group, you are not any kind of “sherpa”. This is culturally insensitive to the 18 Sherpa clans.

Educate yourselves and rebrand:

https://qz.com/128842/the-problem-with-calling-your-career-c...

https://reclaimingsherpa.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/tweet-exam...