Associate Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at Hays, I was given proper responsibility and a great insight into the business world and how a business operates.

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

    • From day 1 I was made to feel part of the team, was included in any social events outside of work and was given constant support during work.

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

    • I was given one to one support and guidance when I started my placement year until I was confident doing the job on my own.

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

    • Most days are very busy at Hays as there aren't many quiet periods.

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

    • I was given full responsibility to run a non qualified, temporary desk to cover a permanent colleague's maternity leave.

    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 developed at Hays will assist me in writing my dissertation, understanding my final year more than if I hadn't done a placement and also help me in areas outside of work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Most days there was a buzz in the office as people were constantly busy and on the phones.

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

    • I received excellent training which was well structured to fit in with the job.

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

    • I travelled on a number of occasions to attend training sessions which Hays provided, in addition to other random training sessions throughout the year and regular conference calls and meetings.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • I have been kept on part time at Hays for my final year at University and have been offered a full time job for when I graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was one other placement student who I already knew so already saw them outside of work.

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

    • I stayed at home during my placement year but socialising was a reasonable price.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I worked in Newcastle so nightlife was great.

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

    • Not really any opportunities for outside of work other than a few charity events that consultants organised themselves.

    1/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

North East

September 2013

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