Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • As this is an internship, it is my first "real office job". The culture of the business is fantastic and it really shines through every member of staff in the office and that has made this internship very enjoyable

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

    • From the first day of my internship, I was given real responsibility. There is training both on the job and classroom training - everyone in the office is very busy running their own desk's however they always took time out of their day to help me out when needed.

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

    • My manager, regional director and colleagues have been very helpful - we have training as an office or as a region so I have always felt I've been supported and guided very well

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

    • I am doing the same job as a permanent member of staff, so no two days are ever the same. This is a very busy role

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

    • I was treated a full time permanent member of staff so from day one I was given real responsibility, and I feel this is key in succeeding in your internship

    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 feel the last year working at Hays has given me real exposure to the business world. My work ethic has completely changed and my time management skills are now fantastic which will really help me when going back for my final year of university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The Hays culture and values show through each member of staff, so the atmosphere in the office was always positive. As this is essentially a sales job there is a lot of pressure

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

    • You are put through a 12 week training course to begin with which was very organized, you also attend formal classroom training. Overall, the organization was very good

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

    • I feel as though the business have invested a lot of time in my training and development.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The promotional targets and career prospects are clear for all members of staff and this is something that management are happy to talk about, and I feel that is really key in retaining your employees and keeping them happy. The future prospects with Hays are very appealing - there are great financial rewards as well as the ability to transfer internationally

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern in my office! As an office though, we did have a few social do's throughout the year

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

    • Fine

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

    • Fine

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not a lot

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2017

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