Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • My placement has been very enjoyable as I am seen as an employee rather than an intern

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

    • Very valued, especially as I get to go to all the events and get to take part in office competitions etc.

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

    • Very much so, we even get given the ability to go on a 5 days training course

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

    • Extremely busy, almost not enough hours in the day to get all the work done

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • a lot of responsibility, again as mentioned before I am seen as an equal employee rather than an intern

    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 interpersonal and social skills I have developed along side my increased self confidence will most definitely help me in any field of work in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a very corporate environment therefore being quite serious. However once work is over, we usually go fro drinks etc

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

    • Very well organised, we are provided with lots of training and help

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

    • I have definitely developed many skills that I will be able to use in the future, in particular my ability to communicate with strangers and my ability to be extremely organised and focused

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

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

    • I have been offered a full time job following my degree

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was three of us in the office, however on different specialisms

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Due to my office being in the more corporate area of Bristol, quite expensive

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

    • It was good we would always have the occasional night out and a few drinks almost every Friday

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

    • Not as many for interns

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

May 2018

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