Associate recruitment consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year. I learnt more than I could imagine and feel well prepared for final year.

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

    • I feel very valued by my colleagues and even received most valuable player for my floor.

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

    • 100% support and guidance was given by my manager and directors.

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

    • I was very busy- there was always something to do.

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

    • I was treated exactly like a normal consultant so had exactly the same responsibility

    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 have become more driven and focused. University can sometimes make you fall into a bad routine.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very lively and friendly. Everyone is so lovely and genuinely the nicest people I have met and had the pleasure to spend everyday with.

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

    • It was fairly well organised. Some aspects could have been better but the whole placement process is fairly new and I see huge developments happening which is good.

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

    • They offer you a lot of personal training by setting new and harder goals each time.

    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?

    • The people make this company so if the people were still here then they will definitely get a lot of people coming back for future prospects.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was an incredible social scene. Colleagues are also your friends.

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

    • The cost of living was extortionate. The pay is not enough to get a place in London and live without worries and struggles.

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

    • The nightlife is very lively and always people about.

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

    • Some not a huge amount.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2015

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