intern Review

I really enjoyed working at Hays because my team were super supportive and I learnt a lot. I felt that the company invested time to support my placement and what I wanted to get out of my time here. there was a really good balance between work and personal life aswell.

My colleagues were always at hand to support my time here so I felt like I was contributing to the team. They also included me in team outings so that I could get to know everyone better which I felt was necessary to feel like I am part of the team.

Management was always prepared to set a side time to guide me through my daily and weekly objectives. I felt that they were very hands on and saw that because I took my placement seriously they wanted to push me further and give me more responsibilities. Everyone was very approachable.

I was occupied throughout a full days work everyday. It was a fast paced environment and as a result everybody was busy. There were some peak periods during my time here which meant some periods were slightly busier than normal but I was always given support by management o make sure I was coping.

I was given a manageable workload and if I wanted more to do I could ask for it. My daily tasks ranged from supporting with any admin tasks and paper work to more process driven work. I was able to manage my workload during my whole time here at Hays.

I felt like I took away some really useful life experience in preparation for work life after I finish studies. I also felt that I was supported in getting great quality information if I needed it for any of my studies. The opportunities I got to network I felt were valuable for possible future contacts.

The atmosphere was very open; I felt like there was an open door policy. Everyone seemed very approachable and on-board with my purpose of being there. There was a good balance of professional and personal conversations within the team which made it easier to settle in and feel like I could get on with everybody.

I think it was well organised. From start to finish my journey was structured and clear. I had many opportunities to find out more about the company. My start here from invite to organising payment and official forms was also well organised, had no problems regarding those matters at any stage.

I felt like the company made a continuous effort to help in my learning needs. I was allowed access to data that I could use for my placement work with the understanding of its confidentiality. I felt like my strengths were recognised and I was given opportunities to do work that would help excel in them.

I know that the company has a bonus return scheme which is already a plus. I fell like the company engages in recognising employee potential and would aid in helping to find a prospect that best suits the individuals career choices. The company is also dedicated to providing training whilst working.

There were a handful of interns where I worked so the social scene was pretty good, we were encouraged to get to know each other. We did manage to organise some outings but not everyone lived close by. Sometimes we would have an occasional , coffee break or lunch together

Everybody knows that central areas can be on the expensive side, however there are reasonable options if you do your research and budget correctly. The fact that I lived not far from the office helped as well. Socialising costs got a little expensive but i chose my moments and didn't go out constantly.

The city I worked in has a an array of things to do so there was no chance to get bored. There were great transport connections so could easily get around and go to lots of places and f you did your research there were lots of free things to do and events.

There were a few people in the team that enjoyed sports so yes there were opportunities for colleagues to go and keep fit together. The office also had its own sport facilities which was a great option for anyone coming in or wanting to come in for an early training session.