Recruitment Intern Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • My experience with Hays was great overall. It was a massive learning experience and I was given loads of responsibility from day one.

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

    • I always felt valued by my colleagues and my hard work was recognised. I felt like an actual team member, not just an intern. I made an actual contribution to the business and the team pushed for me to do my best.

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

    • From start to finish, I was given all the support I needed from the whole team.

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

    • The first half of my internship was very busy but it helped me get accustomed to the amount of work that I had to do on a daily basis. There was a slight drop in activity in January but it has picked up since to similar levels from last year.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as other individuals in my team and I made a direct impact on the business.

    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 am doing a module that is directly related to the area that I recruit for which will be massively useful. I have developed my confidence and communication skills greatly.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was always lively and it made a positive impact on performance. Everyone's always looking forward to work, and we all have the same mentality driven by our manager.

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

    • There was lots of training in the beginning and throughout which I have used in my day to day activities.

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

    • I was always given opportunities to learn so I could develop my current skillset.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Whilst I value my time here at Hays, I will continue to look at other career prospects.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were always opportunities to go out for a drink, or even to play football

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

    • Not cheap at all considering it is in Central London

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

    • Great nightlife, always loads of places to go

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

    • Loads of opportunities - football, trips away

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

June 2019

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