Recruitment Consultant Review
by Hays
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Thoroughly enjoying the experience so far, such an amazing company to work for.
Everyone made me feel like a valued member of the team from day 1, which in turn has led to excellent working relationships.
I was immediately given the basic training required and it was made clear that if I had any problems/queries my manager would be there to help and guide me whenever needed.
At the beginning it was pretty quiet, however I expected this as I was new and gradually had to learn and get to grips with the procedures. By the back end of the first week I was kept busy and had a constant flow of work from then on.
After all of the relevant training has been completed I will have full responsibility for my own desk.
Achieving KPI's is one of the main focusses at Hays - from this transferable skills are developed such as meeting targets and working towards tight deadlines, which are essential attributes for both degree studies and employment. By working at Hays a vast amount of knowledge on the recruitment industry is gained, which is a great help if you're planning on having a future career within recruitment.
The Company
The atmosphere in the office is great! Everyone gets on so well with each other, creating a friendly and welcoming environment to be in.
They treat you as if you were a permanent employee, meaning you get the same training and benefits as everyone else - you don't feel like you're there as an added extra, but more like a valued employee with a purpose.
I went through full, thorough training courses which enable me to do my job to the best of my ability.
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Completely depends on individual performance! However the prospect is there if they see future potential in you.
The Culture
I'm the only placement student in my office, however I am still treated the same as everyone else - we usually make out-of-work plans every couple of weeks. Social interaction is essential when creating solid working relationships.
Cheaper than where I orignally come from! On the same par, maybe a little cheaper than where I study.
As i've moved to a smaller city, the nightlife is quite different compared to what i'm used to - still thoroughly enjoyable though!
Personally I was happy with socialising out of work, rather than getting involved in particular activities.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Yorkshire and Humberside
August 2013
