Intern Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Very much - great work atmosphere, lovely people, high levels of responsibility and excellent exposure to an industry (banking) that fascinates me

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

    • You do feel valued, as mentioned before you are given lots of responsibility as an intern and treated like a permanent member of staff

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

    • Lots of support, not just from your manager and director but from all your colleagues. Constant training and exercises to help you improve as a consultant

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

    • Very busy, there is never nothing to do. Your day can go from being very slow, thinking you haven't got much to do, to being the busiest day you have ever had

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

    • Lots - from day one you are on the phone speaking to very senior people and to clients

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

    • It will help tremendously - it has made me a lot more confident in person, and has allowed me to learn a lot about the industry I recruit for (Financial Markets), which is useful for an Economics degree

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Excellent, very professional and corporate but at the same time laid back and fun

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

    • Very organised and structured, intensive 12 week training course and follow up appointments

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

    • Allowed you to focus on your personal goals as well as generally training you to become a recruitment consultant

    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
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, Hays have an excellent progression structure with a clear route to success, and a great commission structure too. Being the number one recruitment firm in UK&I is also highly appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent social scene amongst the other interns, as well as with university friends at other firms.

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

    • Standard London pricing (ie: expensive) - circa £180 rent and £5 a pint

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

    • Excellent - in the heart of the city so lots of different things to do

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

    • Yes, some people join 5-aside football teams with colleagues from work

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit, Investment Banking

London

July 2015

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