Recruitment Associate/resourcer Review

by Hays

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The transition from uni to full-time work was really difficult. Days are long and I found myself very bored a lot of the time so it was a bit of a struggle.

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

    • I got on with my colleagues very well and I loved my team. I was happy to help them out with extra work they had and they appreciated my help.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager is really good and always happy to help me when i ask despite the fact she was sometimes very busy. My team were also happy to help with any questions I have.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • At the moment i am very bored and i find i dont have many jobs or responsibilites. i hope as the year progresses i will be given more jobs and more things to do to fill my days because at the moment i am never very busy at all.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have not been given much responsibility at all and the majority of jobs i am doing seem very under value. However I am very aware i have only been doing this job for just under 2 months so i cannot expect to be given a huge amount of responsinility yet so i hope as the year progresses i will be given more responsibilities and more valued jobs.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A placement year was always going to develop me as a person as well as my skill set. I now have knowledge of working life and recruitment. Hays has provided me with extensive training which i am sure will be useful in later life. i am developing new skills and building on old ones everyday.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My office is always lively and fun. My colleagues are a lot of fun and very friendly and energetic.

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

    • Organisation was good. i was put into a team and had a manager that looked after me and i reported to. In week 4 i was given my job role and targets.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The training at Hays is extensive. We had classroom training sessions nearly everyday for the first 4 weeks and then about 3 times a week untill week 8. Week 8 we had a training week which was an intense training course located away from the office.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • My manager was originally a placement student and was given a job after she finished her degree. I would love to be given the chance to work at Hays after my placement year.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I made friends with other new starters straight away and the rest of my colleagues are a similar age so have made friends with them too. The social scene is great and we have been out in London a couple of times already.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is a really expensive place to live. Luckily i live close enough to London to live at home for my placement year, despite travel being expensive. Socialising is also very expensive as drinks and entry and travelling costs a lot - especially compared to uni!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife is amazing. There is always so much going on and a lot to do. There is such a variety of bars and clubs that suit everyone.

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

    • Hays offers some sports teams and some charity events such as fun runs.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2013

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