Leadership Consultant/ Intern Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Deciding to do a placement year at Hays has proved to be a worth-while decision. I have gained a wealth of industry knowledge, enjoyed the social aspect of Hays and been given valuable office experience.

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

    • At Hays, Interns are treated as an embedded member of each department.

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

    • Within our department seating plan, I am seated next to my manager. This gives me the opportunity to have any queries answered quickly and also means I am constantly on track with what is expected of me.

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

    • Hays has a fast paced work culture, which means I am normally busy every day. This was the type of work culture I was looking for when I decided to do a placement year.

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

    • The amount of responsibility I have been given on my placement year has increased along with my confidence carrying out day to day tasks. I have attended important meetings with a range of clients, been responsible for arranging interview days and designed application packs.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Hays is unique in the respect that they offer a considerably large amount of training for new starters. The skills I have developed are time-management, organisation, communication skills and industry knowledge, which I feel will only enhance my final year at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere at Hays is very optimistic. The office area is very lively and it is constantly reiterated that people are working towards the same goal

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

    • The whole placement has been extremely organised. From the open day to the interview stage, I was constantly informed about what was the next step.

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

    • Hays invested a considerable amount of training resources for their new interns, both in training rooms and on the computer.

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

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

    • Hays has a range of opportunities for graduates

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene for interns as a group but also across the floor in which I work in. We are rewarded with drinks vouchers at the nearby pub for hitting a collective target on our floor. This only increases motivation across the floor.

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

    • The cost was slightly more expensive than University, but this was expected being in London. Also when you are earning money it is less of an issue,

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Everyone at work often goes for drinks on Fridays to socialise.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are arranged activities for departments if targets are met.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

June 2016

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