Graduate Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Compared to most of my peers at university I consider myself very lucky I had a great placement year. Hays is definitely a great place to work.

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

    • Working for Hays Marketing was great and everyone worked well as a team so it was easy to get on with all my colleagues.

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

    • Steve Kay was an absolutely brilliant Manager and Mentor I can't recommend him enough.

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

    • Very fast paced role but I really enjoyed being busy all the time.

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

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I will definitely carry these skills through with as all my skills will be transferable. It will particularly help me when getting a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Work hard, play hard! They knew how to treat their employees well and rewarded us when it was deserved.

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

    • They made things so easy and pain free from the word go!

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

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant social atmosphere and everyone was really welcoming.

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

    • It was very reasonable.

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

    • Good but I have lived here all my life so it gets a bit old!

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

    • Yes there was always a social event going on.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

August 2012

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