Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I love the people and the environment at Hays

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

    • I could have been more rewarded/recognised for good work

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

    • I would have liked more 1 to 1 management, constructive criticism and how to implement improvements to my work

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was usually busy, but sometimes found myself struggling to work as there was very little that needed to be actioned

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

    • I was pretty much responsible for my own area, with guidance from my supervisor

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

    • The skills i have learnt this year are very transferable. such as long hours, results driven environment makes me more pro-active, professional phone and email manner

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • General young workforce, therefore lively and fun. Laughs in the office, social drinking.. it is a fun place to work!

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

    • It was well organised as a placement scheme, as an intern i could have done with more supervision and training to help me improve

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

    • I had several training courses provided by Hays

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Quite appealing, but having experienced working for Hays and in the recruitment sector, i want to see what else is out there for me.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 45 interns in the building. 8 in my department. We all got along very well and had a few nights out and get-togethers, and it was nice being part of a group going through it together so nobody felt isolated

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

    • Very expensive. Based in the city of London, a pint is never less than £5

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

    • A few good go-to pubs and a bar we'd end up at afterwards, but not many clubs around and people don't stay out relatively late in the city, other areas are busier

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few. I did a tough mudder for charity through Hays, got involved in a 5-aside team and played in a dodgeball tournament.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

June 2017

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