Associate Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Lovely team of people, good exposure to recruitment and the London City Financial Services sector. Great experience.

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

    • Everyone works together well as a team - good atmosphere

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

    • Regular appraisals to discuss performance and increase performance rates

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

    • A lot of work to do and well structured days

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

    • n/a

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Will help me greatly during my final year at university in terms of dissertation. Has set me in good stead for the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always new incentives being introduced - good atmosphere

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

    • Really well structured year in terms of the exposure to work

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very good and intense training sessions on joining

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have been offered a job on graduation!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Wasn't really social events among placements, more among the whole function.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite expensive as in London City

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

    • Great mix of bars.

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

    • Extra activities outside of work available.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012

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