Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed working my placement year at Hays as I was given limitless opportunities and responsibilities which gave me a real insight to what the industry entails as a graduate.

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

    • I felt very valued within my team in particular as I was given a lot of support and encouragement to work outside my comfort zone.

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

    • I was given a lot of support by my manager and business director, they would always take time out of their day to help me even with the simplest of requests.

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

    • I was extremely busy and everyday was a challenge. As I was given a 360 desk so everyday was something different, to doing business development to setting up interviews.

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

    • The opportunities and responsibilities I was given were limitless as working on a full 360 desk from day one gave me the opportunity to work to my full potential and to work outside my comfort zone which has enabled me to grow as a person.

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

    • Hays have a very detailed training programme which allows you to settle into your job very quickly. The skills I have developed throughout this placement year have been endless and will all contribute to the success of my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was definitely "work hard and play hard" as we were required to get results but there are so many incentives that were available to even the interns that were definitely a key motivator as an individual and as a team.

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

    • My internship was very well organised as I had a very detailed training programme therefore we would learn to do certain tasks then be required to do them. Therefore the transition from the training programme to the position was seamless.

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

    • As previously mentioned Hays had a very detailed training programme that lasted for around 4 weeks then there was loads of support given by senior members of staff. Therefore there was a lot of support and investment in my placement year to ensure I develop to my full potential.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • Hays has a lot of incentives and opportunities for future employment which are all motivating factors to come back as a graduate.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of my colleagues and fellow placement students were all very friendly which was easy to get to know each other.

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

    • I commute into work everyday as the area to which I work is very expensive alongside the cost of socialising outside of Hays, but there is an incentive every month for drink vouchers in our local pub.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There's not much nightlife to where I work but there are places close by which are more lively. However I commute into work everyday so the nightlife isn't something that appealed to me as I would have a long journey home.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were many incentives that Hays offer for your team for example as my team we went to laser tag and drinks.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Property Development

London

June 2017

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