HR/Recruitment Administrator Review

by Astute Ltd.

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The job and work environment were great! I have met so many people from employees to high profile clients - I had to really come out of my shell and this has helped me improved my communication skills massively.

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

    • there is a big management team so obviously it was a little difficult to gain their respect and trust in the beginning but gradually they realised we had to work together and that my position was significant. The managers i worked with on a regular basis were very supportive and always willing to help.

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

    • Due to the nature of my job I had to work very closely with all members of the management team and the directors of the company. This can be quite intimidating for some people but I felt very comfortable and secure in asking for help which they were more than willing to give. They are all very approachable and very friendly!!!

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

    • It differed from day to day and hugely depended on whether or not we had a big recruiment drive. I think it is safe to say I was always kept on my toes :)

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

    • The biggest responsibilty was recruiting the next group of placement students. This invloved tracking applications, telephone interviews, onsite interviews, offering the job and liasing with the manager in charge of the rota to see when we needed people in the business.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • These are skills I will carry with me all through life. I have developed greatly, personally and professionally.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great! Always good banter going on and a generally good vibe in the business. I think we all respect that we are at work for a reason and we just need to get on with it BUT there is no need to be miserable about it! :)

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

    • My position was new for the company in terms of placement so we just learnt as we went along. It is a work in progress.

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

    • I have attended at least 3 professional seminars on HR issues which have been very interesting and eye opening. They definately blew the text books out the water!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I don't think there will be an opportunity withing HR as my manager will be back from maternity leave but I have career plans that involve further education.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I did not really socialise with other placement students as they did not feel comfortable going out with HR (we are seen to be the bad guys) I did however have a smashing time with some of the management team as we are all of a similar age (twenties)

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was a lot pricier than I expected but it is livable and everything is really close together so that cuts out teransport costs

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Really good! People swarm to bournemouth for stag and hen parties - If you love a bit of fancy dress then this is the place to be!!!

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

    • Yeah as with any place you just have to look for it.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

August 2009

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