Associate Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • As any job it was a struggle to get a better understanding of how to do the role and function efficiently but once I got to grips with the role and what it entails it was a very enjoyable job.

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

    • I joined a small team and straight away felt welcome in the group.

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

    • There was always somebody in my office or in another office who I could approach if I needed any assistance.

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

    • This is a job where you can never say you are bored as there is always something else you can do to further your business.

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

    • I was running one of the busiest and potentially most profitable desks in my office and treated like a normal member of staff rather than a placement student, with the responsibility reflective of this.

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

    • The level of work that you do in this role will set me up for a tough final year, and get me in to the way of 'just doing something straight away'. This will be a vital asset when completing my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic atmosphere with really friendly people.

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

    • I faced a few issues on HR and IT issues, but these were resolved and from then on in it was a very smooth process.

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

    • You have a 12 week training programme in which you are also sent (expenses paid) to travel in one of the larger offices.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home

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

    • When it comes to the point of securing further employment with Hays I know the targets I need to achieve to actually secure employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • No Fellow placement students but a good scene with normal colleagues. We have been on nights out and for different meals.

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

    • I lived in Leeds and commuted to Wakefield and a travel pass was less than £80 per week with local shops near the offices where you can get cheap lunch.

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

    • Leeds has a fantastic night life and that is where I was studying and living during my placement.

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

    • Outside of socialising there was not much but with the job as high pressure as it is, just relaxing is pretty nice.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2013

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