Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Working at Hays has been a pleasure due it it's amazing location, fantastic office and attractive culture. Hays recognizes and rewards hard work which has proved very useful in motivating myself.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Highly valued, since the day I started I have been able to build a strong rapport with my colleagues. I have made many friends during my placement which has made me feel highly valued.

    3/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • For my first few months I was given extensive training both on and off site, this proved very useful as the help given to me by senior members of staff helped me settle in to my place.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, I had many tasks to complete such as calling candidates, business development, candidate meetings and client visits. There has never been a dull day at the office.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given the same amount of responsibility as any other consultant at Hays, from my very first day I was calling candidates and clients.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The recruitment work ethic has taught me to be much more proactive, it has taught to conduct myself in the workplace and will put me in a good position when I complete me degree. It has taught me that going the extra mile is highly important.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It is a great atmosphere, it is very competitive. The bright atmosphere has provided me with a large amount of motivation.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Interns are given excellent training by the company which helps us in performing to the expected standard.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Fairly expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Fantastic, I work in the city so there is a wide range of bars and nightclubs.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are boxing, yoga and football clubs which are run on a weekly basis.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

June 2016

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