Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • the Job is challenging and the company is the largest recruiter in the country with many benefits that will put you in a good position for the future

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • everyone was welcoming and more than willing to help, my manager guided me along the way and helped me to imporve in my position

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

    • you are given a lot of training which covers all areas of the business and extra training can be provided if you are unsure about the job

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

    • apart from the school holidays I had work to do every day as I ran my own desk

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had to cover the whole of North London and had to bring in fees for the company

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

    • Iv learnt Key skill with interviewing which can help me in the future, I also realised how much progression there is within the company and this placement in such a recognised company will give me a good start in my career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really lively everyone was always on the phones or talking to one another, as everyones roles where similar you work closely with a lot of colleages from your office and others

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

    • I was told about all my dates and given my contract with time before i started

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

    • All the trianing I received was personal and helped me to develop my business skils

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • they're a great compnay

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't really see other placement students but there was a lot of staff nites out and parties

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

    • always expensive in London

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

    • Lots of bars and clubs

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

    • triathlon

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Education/Teaching

London

August 2010

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