Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I have very much enjoyed my year at Hays recruitment.

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

    • You are made to feel an integral part of the team from the off.

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

    • My manager was always around to support whenever I needed assistance.

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

    • It does vary but I was always fairly busy.

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

    • You are given a huge amount of responsibility, for example, once you are settled in you may even go on client visits by yourself.

    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 have learnt a massive range of skills, all of which will assist me in my degree studies and further on in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great office environment, friendly people and very sociable.

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

    • Everything was well structured and this included very detailed training.

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

    • When you start, you are subject to a large amount of training. The same training as if you were a permanent employee.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • It is very possible to return to Hays if you have performed well enough during the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, drinks on Friday's and a number of company events.

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

    • I was lucky enough to live at home but living in London can be costly.

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

    • The City is a great place on a Friday night.

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

    • Yes, lots of sporting/social activities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

June 2016

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