Recruitment Intern Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was an enjoyable experience, but had some challenges along the way. It was tough in parts, but has created a lot of wonderful memories and connections.

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

    • I was seen as an integral part of the team and thus highly valued among my colleagues. However, it was still very clear that I was the "intern" on the team and thus wasn't given the same responsibilities as some of my colleagues.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support was given throughout my placement, form support and advice at my desk all the way through to formal class room learning sessions.

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

    • Some days I found myself looking for something to do, whereas other days I had too much work. It really depended on the day.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a bit of responsibility, but not as much as I would have hoped for.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have gained a number of different skills that should assist me next year in my studies and beyond. Such as time-management skills as as well organisation skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere is quite lively and upbeat, with people being very friendly and inviting. There is always people going to the pub, with a number of incentives being organised for the entire office.

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

    • It was organised fairly effectively as everything was in place for the interns from the start. However, sometimes it seemed very last minute.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They did give us a lot of training and development opportunities much like a graduate would have received.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • If you do well within your placement, there is a very high likeliness that you can be offered a job back when you graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene is very lively with people always going out and doing things. Along with company organised incentives.

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

    • As it is London, it is always expensive, but it is no more expensive than anywhere else in central.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Its central London, there is a very good night-life there.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are a number of incentives available to all staff members, including interns.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2018

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