Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

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

    • Throughout my internship as I have learned more about my industry I have become an indispensable member of my team, significantly contributing to my direct manager's activity and success

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

    • HAYS provides a fantastic formal training programme which takes place over the course of 3 days providing you with true insights into how to improve your business processes and also gives you the opportunity to ask highly experienced consultants their thoughts on the recruitment process and how to deal with specific situations.

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

    • There have definitely been peaks and troughs of activity however it has been a great balance between the rush of getting a job on and finding candidates quickly to beat the competition through to carrying out research projects.

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

    • After a steep learning curve I was able to take on a lot of responsibility and carry out my work in a fairly autonomous manner.

    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 picked up many essential skills in this role, I have learned how to manage a heavy and complex work load as well as communicate effectively with professionals at various levels of seniority from graduates through to executives.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was optimistic and upbeat

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

    • There was a structured training programme and senior staff were always available if I was feeling at all lost or required direction

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

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • This is something I really like about HAYS, there is a clear path to progression and if you work hard and succeed this is recognised and you will advance

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The team I worked with were very social and we went out a lot

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

    • Central London is not a cheap place to socialise

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London Nightlife

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

    • HAYS did provide a good number of socialising opportunities outside of work for the wider office

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

June 2017

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