Internal Recruitment Intern Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at Hays, it taught me a lot about the industry through the excellent training I was given. I felt I was able to put to practice what I learnt from my training immediately which meant I was able to perform at my job.

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

    • I was put within a small team which supported me throughout my time at Hays.

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

    • I would have weekly catch up's with my manager, but I also worked along side them so I was able to ask for guidance and support whenever I needed.

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

    • I was given actual responsibility unlike other placements I have done. This meant that on a daily basis I was busy which I really enjoyed.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility which taught me a lot about the industry and a lot of skills that are very transferable so then use when I return back to my studies.

    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 I have learnt at Hays are very useful for my future. It has increased my confidence as I was given actual responsibility, it has also taught me key organisation skills and drive.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fast passed and fun.

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

    • on our first day we were given a training plan which we stuck to strictly. The whole placement was very organised which allowed me to get as much out of my placement as possible.

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

    • Hays invested a lot of time into my development. I was able to request extra training if I needed.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, I would love to return to Hays after finishing my degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • there is a large group of interns here at Hays which means that there is a lot of opportunities to meet fellow interns.

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

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

    • Central London has great Nightlife with lots of different club nights.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Advertising, Business Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Recruitment

London

September 2016

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