Associate 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
4.3
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The Company
4.7
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The Culture
4.5
- 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
A thoroughly enjoyable placement with a FTSE 250 company. The role provided a fantastic scope for understanding what it takes to become a fantastic 360 consultant.
I felt really valued by my fellow colleagues. They placed allot of responsibility upon me, which allowed me to develop the correct skills to become a 360 consultant.
All the time, the training program was excellent and the support and guidance given to brilliant.
It is very difficult to rate, you are always busy, the harder you work the more you earn!
My role evolved and changed over time, but I had responsibility of co-managing client accounts on a daily basis and interacting with client and candidates from graduate to director level.
You learn the art of working! When you are university, you can take it for granted. But working in a fast paced environment, you learn what it takes to be successful and if you can take this work ethic back to university you should do very well!
The Company
It was a hard working environment, but you had a really good laugh with your work colleagues.
Very well organised, your director really takes time in training you and the development process has improved a lot since I started in 2012.
Invested a lot of time in teaching you the relevant skills, providing you with 1-on-1's and highlighting areas for improvement.
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Really good, the more money you make the higher up the 'ladder' you move, each level coming with added perks!
The Culture
Very good, lots of nights out with colleagues and fantastic events put on by Hays.
I worked in London, so obviously this came with it's costs. Always useful if you have family members to stay with etc.
Good, few good bars etc
All the time: sports teams, clubs, social events.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Recruitment
London
October 2013
