Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Really good fun, good social. Develop as a person a lot with good training. would recommend to anyone

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

    • Built great relationships with colleagues with clear signs of trust in my ability

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

    • A lot of support was given, great training in classrooms and at the desk.

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

    • Pretty busy throughout the day, never clock watched

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

    • Did the full 360 desk dealing with clients and resourcing roles. Would regularly go on client meetings to represent Hays

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

    • Grown a lot in confidence and have a lot more belief in my ability. This is through training from my team and managers. It will definitely aid me in my future career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good culture, everyone very relaxed and friendly. No micro managing

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

    • Training programs, off site training, recruiting the next interns to replace us.

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

    • They create a culture wanting you to come back after university. They really invest in you

    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?

    • Hays is a great multi-national company which I believe is credible

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really social, build good relationships and always down the pub Friday after work

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

    • Lived at home and commuted it - no problem with costs

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

    • London is a lively place - always somewhere to go

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • office 5 a side team - not one to play football but can easily join if you do

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2018

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