Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Hays FM - great culture and balance between work/play.

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

    • I think as an intern you don't feel any different to your peers thus you are definitely valued by the business.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • A lot of support and guidance was given that has helped me develop to where I am now in terms of training and monthly reviews.

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

    • Because you are treated as any other consultant after your probationary review the workload is quite demanding but I enjoy the buzz and pressure the role brings and think it is a good test to what is to come later in life.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility to manage my own desk with regards to candidates and clients - I definitely felt as if I was trusted to work independently because my manager felt I knew what I was doing.

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

    • I think everything I've learnt this year will assist me next year and in futures jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good most of the time. Occasionally it was a little flat and could be seen as divided but as the year went on I certainly tried to integrate myself as much as possible.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised in the beginning weeks and has been good the rest of the year.

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

    • A lot. My peers, Manager and Director have all invested time in developing/coaching me to be successful. The training is good but needs to be more practical for future interns as I learnt the most by doing it rather than talking about it in a training session.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Good - Hays definitely invest a lot of time and money into interns for a reason as it takes a lot of time and effort to mould someone into the Hays way therefore graduate opportunities are good. I f I were to come back (providing they want me) I would need to have a very transparent overview of what I would be returning into.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Hays definitely tried to integrate us all together.

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

    • High

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good as long as you have money

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

    • Yes but not anything particularly interesting to me.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Investment Banking

London

June 2016

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