Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • No two days were the same.

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

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

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

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

    • I was given responsibility recruiting permanent and temporary staff for a major multi national communications company based in the UK.

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

    • From my year placement I will be looking to forge a career in recruitment. The freedom and enjoyment of this type of work is very satisfying.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • I completed several internal training courses set up by Hays. Hays also paid for me to take the REC exam which is the recruitment industries governing body.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Around fifteen placement students in the building from different universties around the country. Was very enjoyable.

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

    • Victoria central London, need I say anymore!!!!

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

    • Access to the rest of London is easy. Pubs, bars, restaurants every thing you need is there.

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

    • 5/5
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Recruitment

London

August 2007

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