Resourcer Review

by Randstad

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • So far I have really enjoyed my year at Randstad, I was placed in CPE which stands for Construction Property and Engineering and have learnt so much about the desk I am working. I now also have a really good insight into how recruitment works and the processes which go into finding the right job for the right people.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I feel very valued by my colleagues where I am treated just like every other employee and not just as a placement student. We also have many social events where we go on incentives as a team that may include going out for drinks or doing group activities.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I am provided with a lot of support from my manager where I have weekly progress meetings to discuss how my week went and what I need to do to meet my targets. I am always able to ask questions no matter what they are.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • My days are very busy, I always have jobs which need to be filled or candidates that I need to speak to. However, I find this very manageable because I write a daily plan so I can spread my time out to ensure I complete my tasks. Even though it's very busy, it's still a very fun environment to work in.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a lot of responsibility as I work jobs for my manager. So it is my responsibility to find the right candidate for the right job, otherwise, we will not make the job placement. I also have to maintain spreadsheets, write job adverts and maintain client and candidate relationships.

    4/5

  • 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 developed and the training I have received will help me greatly in my future studies. The main skill that I have developed is communication, where I am always in contact with clients and candidates, whether that be by phone, email or text. I am studying business and management with a large interest in recruitment and this placement has allowed me to have a great insight into how recruitment works and if this is something I would like to continue doing after graduating.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere is very fun and loud, there are always people on the phone, music playing and people talking. This makes the day more enjoyable.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The work placement was well structured where I was given direction as soon as I started, I was taught what I needed to know, but am still learning new things every day!

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • My manager has invested a lot of time into teaching me about recruitment and the industry which we place jobs into. This empathised every week in our weekly meetings.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Company Car

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • They are very appealing, Randstad offer many training routes to allow employees to develop further within the company. You can complete the training days and earn qualifications in recruitment.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, there was a good social scene throughout the whole office, on a Friday we normally go out for drinks after work and have many social events, which has definitely helped me to settle in.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The cost of living for me was low as I lived at home and commuted to work, but the general area for socialising isn't too expensive.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife is very good with plenty of pubs nearby the office and not being too far away from town.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, there were opportunities to get involved in activities after work, we have quarterly incentives which we always look forward to.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Property Development

South West

October 2019


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