Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the diversity of the role. I like how you are able to do the full role and there is no limitations.

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

    • You are welcomed not only into your team but also the whole office. You also get the opportunity to build relationships with people from other offices. Your work is just as important as everyone else's.

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

    • I was given full support, by managers right across the business. You also receive full training by even working with colleagues from other parts of the country.

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

    • I am constantly kept busy. Even when starting out, there is always training to do so you were never left with nothing to do.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I was solely responsible for looking after some key clients and contacts within my area.

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

    • The skills that I have developed have helped me manage my time better, build my confidence and also organise my day. This will help through my assignments to manage my work, uni and personal life balance whilst getting the best possible grades.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is always a great atmosphere in the office. Achievements are always rewarded and help is always given. There is days where the office work as a whole to boost productivity and this is reflected in the outcomes and the rapport between everyone.

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

    • I found that for me everything flowed. The support and training that I needed was there. Any extra help was always on offer. The process from start to finish was smooth.

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

    • We were given a week when we first started to learn more about the company and what it had to offer. This then went on to teach us about how we can make this work for a client and candidate. I was then given the opportunity to do some training in London where I was able to apply the knowledge I had first gained and develop more.

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

    • National Travel

    Financial Bonus

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

    • If given the opportunity, Hays is definitely the place that I would like to start my career.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is always social gatherings with colleagues, whether it is company events or a drink after work.

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

    • I live outside of the city centre so for me the cost of living isn't bad. However, to live directly in the centre is pricey.

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

    • There is great nightlife around Liverpool

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

    • There was plenty of networking events to attend to help build your knowledge and work

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2016

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