Intern Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The company is such a fast paced environment, trying to keep up with everything can be challenging. It is not an easy placement and you need to give 100% to be successful.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel part of the team instantly and were always friendly and helpful, I got to experience working in 3 different teams and enjoyed every single one.

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

    • I had a few different managers which was difficult at times as they did not always know where to pick up. However, this is not the norm in the organisation and the managers are always supportive and happy to help with progression.

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

    • It is a bit of a mixture, no day will ever be the same. Some weeks I was extremely busy and others I didn't have a lot to do. Overall, it was a pretty equal balance and there will always be something you can do, you just have to find it.

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

    • I was given a great amount of responsibility, I was running 2 assessment centres per week on my own and had a lot of temporary workers to manage. I was also given the responsibility of compliance and asked to train others on this process.

    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 gained numerous skills while working at Hays which will definitely make a difference to my final year at university. They are skills that I will continue to work on for life and will assist me in finding employment after university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a work hard play hard culture within Hays. If consultants work hard, they are rewarded.

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

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • During your placement, if you prove you are willing to give 100% and show signs of success, the company would more than likely offer you a position. I have stayed on longer than my original placement contract which I have enjoyed.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Our office was in the centre of Edinburgh so the cost of socialising can be pretty expensive.

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

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

    • Hays participate in a lot of charity work so there were usually quizzes or auctions to attend. Mostly every Friday the office will go out after work also.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Customer Service, Employment Law, Recruitment

Scotland

June 2016

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