Associate Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • - enjoyable year, social side especially - work was challenging but rewarding - my team were excellent, even though I moved around

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

    • - after a couple of months felt like a consultant and not an intern - Was considered by everyone an important part of the team

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

    • - Hays have a leading training programme which really helped - manager was always helping me out and answering questions - a lot of one to one training

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

    • - I was either extremely busy or very quiet - you definitely get in what you put out

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

    • - after the first few months was given more and more responsibility - ended up managing the whole process with clients and candidates

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

    • - a lot of life skills - not so many skills that I can use for my degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • - lively - loud - encouraging

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

    • - the whole process was smooth - everything was already sorted or booked in

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

    • - provided excellent amount and quality of training - great opportunities if I were to return after university - treat you as a valued member of the organisation

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • - I would definitely consider coming back to Hays - great financial prospects

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • - interns regularly got together - there would always be someone you could go for a drink with - number of incentives and organised company events

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

    • - very expensive but it is what's expected in London - Lunch would usually cost £5+ unless you were careful

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

    • - excellent nightlife - would be busy no matter what night you went out - so many options of where to go and what type of place

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

    • - there were boxing clubs and other fitness / sports opportunities

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

June 2016

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