Associate Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Hays has offered me an exciting insight into the world of recruitment.

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

    • Throughout my year Hays have offered me training and my colleagues have supported me continuously. At no point was I made to feel like a placement student as I was operating as a placement student.

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

    • The management at Hays is exceptional. My manager has always supported me throughout my year. He has supported my growth and development throughout.

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

    • Recruitment is a fast paced enviroment. I have been handling a major contract nationally across the country worth £6 mil. At times I have been over stretched however the challenge this presented was one I thoroughly enjoyed.

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

    • I have operated at the temporary public sector consultant for temporary office support workers across the North East. I was given this desk to manage and it was my own responsiblilty to ensure the desk was profitable.

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

    • Not only do I have a strong market knowledge as a result of this placement year. I have developed skills that can be applied to my career no matter the organisation

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was always busy however this did not stop us from having a laugh.

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

    • Hays throughout my year has seen significant change. This resulted in my role changing from a private sector consultant to the public. This was not a problem.

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

    • Hays training is first rate both in the office and training programmes they provide.

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

    • National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 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?

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

    • Newcastle is a great place to complete a placement year.

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

July 2012

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