Intern Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It is a fun environment and the majority of people are great.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • You have a lot of responsibility and definitely feel needed.

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

    • Training is fast phased and at times intense but quickly I became comfortable with everything. There is always someone willing to help.

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

    • Very busy. As long as you are organised (which comes with time) the day becomes a lot more manageable.

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

    • As a 180 consultant my main focus was candidates. I was working along side a managing consultant who was client focused and at times I covered their work too. You are given as much responsibility as a grad.

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

    • Although recruitment is not something I am passionate about I have come a long way since my 2nd year at university. I am much more confident, professional, knowledgeable and now know how to write a good CV and interview well.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Within my team it was great, everyone was really friendly and at times it was fun. This tends to change from team to team however the overall atmosphere was lively and competitive, as you would expect in a sales environment.

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

    • It was very structured and I never found myself not knowing what to do.

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

    • The beginning months are quite intense, as you find yourself learning a lot and adjusting to the professional world. It's definitely not for everyone however Hays definitely invest a lot in all interns. They have to as you so much responsibility.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Financially the prospects are great. If you work hard and do the job well it is likely you will be offered a fast track grad role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there were over 10 interns who all joined together. At the start this is great as it breaks the ice quickly. As you join the teams after the first couple of weeks you are never left out.

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

    • In London it isn't cheap and as I commute around 3 hours a day, socialising outside of working hours isn't easy as I want to get home too. Nevertheless when something is organised it doesn't cost much more than £30 if anything at all.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great, it's London!

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

    • With work yes plenty: Dodgeball, laser tag, hot wing challenge, drinks and meals out, Christmas and end of year party. Outside of work not really. I get home around 8pm which leaves me enough time to eat, relax for a bit and then sleep.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

June 2017

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