Recruitment Consultant Review
by Hays
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.1
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The Culture
3.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Enjoyed my internship to a high extent. Hays have a social work environment, as you are working alongside most people your age.
To a high extent- expected to achieve the same results as my colleagues.
Throughout the placement I received constant training and support. Never felt like I couldn't ask a question,
Never had no work to do, however as an intern you are not expected to work extra hours as other colleagues are.
At the beginning I was given lots of responsibility in running my own desk (talking to clients and candidates), however towards to end of my placement I have been given less to do.
A placement at Hays strongly develops your communication skills as you are interviewing candidates and meeting clients on a daily basis. This has made me more confident talking to people in a business context.
The Company
There is a sales environment in the office, which can sometimes be high pressure. However, there is also a very social atmosphere and I am lucky that my team have now become my good friends.
The placement was well organized, with training sessions at the start and throughout constant reviews of my progress.
To a high extent.
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
If recruitment is the career you wish to pursue, future employment prospects are high within Hays. Unless you have not tried or made much progress throughout your internship, it would be unlikely Hays wouldn't have a place for you after University.
The Culture
Yes
I worked in Hays St. Pauls office which meant cost of living and socializing was high. I will have left the placement year with little savings despite having lived at home.
Good.
Some.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing, Recruitment
London
June 2016
