Associate Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I learnt a lot throughout the year both in terms of how businesses operate and what is expected of you in the world of work

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

    • I was shown respect from everyone in the team, from associates to directors and felt my opinion was valued.

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

    • I received excellent support from everyone in the team.

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

    • Most days I had a lot of work to do, but it did vary and there were slower periods

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

    • My responsibilities constantly broadened and I was responsible for helping train junior members by the end of my placement

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

    • I feel much more prepared to enter the world of work after my studies and have improved confidence.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was mostly a positive vibe in a young office

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

    • My training was mostly on the job although it has become much more structured

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

    • There are many optional training sessions to attend and I was always supported when I asked to be involved with anything

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The opportunities would be almost identical to what I am currently doing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a lot of young members in the team and the social aspect is one of the best of the placement

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

    • Living in London is always more expensive than elsewhere

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • We mostly visited pubs in the area.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Most activities were during and after work finished

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Banking

London

July 2014

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