Vendor Specialist Aftercare Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my experience at Hays

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

    • Felt like a valued member of the team. had high responsibilities on my shoulders.

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

    • On average very good. however, towards end of my placement there was a company restructure and I took on extra responsibilities, and in a way becoming my own manager so felt a little alone at times.,

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

    • Really good balance, always had something to do.

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

    • Had a lot of responsibilities , including managing a max of 180 temps at times, ensuring all were paid weekly.

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

    • This placement has really helped me develop self skills and what I want to go into in the future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Moving upstairs to a new team- LOVE IT! such a lovely bunch of people and very welcoming. atmosphere is busy and I like that as motivates me,

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

    • everything was set up when I began at Hays, no issues.

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

    • I undertook training, so felt as though the company wanted to invest in me and help to improve my skill set. training helped me to gain confidence.

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

    • very appealing, would love to come back.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • very good working and social balance.

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

    • lived and moved back home so did not pay rent.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • good local pub to socialise with work friends.

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

    • very good team at hays that organise nights out for the company. including netball, pub quiz's and races

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2015

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