Candidate Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really great experience - The year has flown by and I have learnt some great skills to take back to University!

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

    • Really valued - I was treated just like my colleagues and my opinions and views were always listened to.

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

    • I had a great Manager that gave me all the support and guidance I needed. She made sure I was involved in all parts of the business and arranged for me to get involved in projects and events.

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

    • Hugely buysy - but in a positive way. I was involved in various areas of the business and I had responsibilities in all these places - This made my workload big but was thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • Lots of responsibility - As mentioned previously I has responsibility in various areas of the business with my own deadlines to meet. My advice was sought from colleagues and my opinions were valued and respected.

    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 have learnt some fantastic skills, things that you could not learn at University. I feel I have grown as a person and I feel ready to take on my last year and get the best degree result possible.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was always pleasant - There were themed days based on the business targets and birthdays and important events were always recognised.

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

    • The placement was well organised, my job role changed throughout the year but this was great as it enabled me to gain skills in all different areas.

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

    • My manager arranged for me to visit various offices for training including Chelmsford, London and Ipswich. I also was involved in external events and open days - the time and money invested in me was fantastic!

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

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

    • There is the availability of a Graduate Job for the future, however I am looking to join a Graduate Scheme preferrably and unfortunately Hays does not offer this.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The annual Christmas party, Half year & End of Year conference/Party - Birthdays and successes were celebrated - A great social scene.

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

    • The cost of living in the area wasnt as high as I thought. I lived in a house share which worked reasonably well

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

    • Really poor, it was very expensive and not much to offer. However the surrounding cities were great"

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were various actitivies around the city, festivals and charity events.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Property Development, Customer Service, Human Resources, Purchasing and Supply, Recruitment

East of England

July 2012

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