Associate Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • 5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I can go to any member of staff and all are willing to help no matter how big or small, Also not treated as a placement student just another part of the team

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • On hand whenever I need help with anything, this extends all the way through to the directors of the company and other managers

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Always something to do, never sitting waiting for things to happen

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Given the chance to build my own desk and business relationships with both clients and candidates.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have developed both my phone manner and learnt how to conduct myself when meeting people face to face as well as my organisational skills and time keeping

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Great atmosphere in the office with a real mix of people including other placement students and recent graduates.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Formal training to start of and then the chance to put this into practice and build on this with on the job training, alongside formal training lasting for around 3 months all of which is relivant and tailored to the job role .

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was given exactly the same training that a normal consultant would be given regardsless of the fact I am only there intailly for the year.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • 4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • All treated as members of staff rather than placement students so you don't really notice who is a student

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I was living at home during my placement so fairly cheap

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Good nightlife with a number of pubs, bars and clubs around if you want to go out for a drink after work.

    5/5

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

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013


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