International Resourcer Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Initially I found my job at Hays quite repetitive and dull. However over time it improved a great deal and by the end I found myself with a great deal of responsibility and enjoyed coming to work in the mornings.

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

    • On the whole everyone was very welcoming. Placement students are integrated well at Hays.

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

    • Because I sat next to my line manager I found that I was supported well and felt able to ask for help at anytime

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

    • My placement at Hays was very busy, however I found this was a positive part of the job.

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

    • Towards the end I had a great deal of responsibility and felt like I was really contributing to my team.

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

    • Not necessarily relevant to my degree, but excellent for developing transferable skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of away days and incentives made it a fun place to work.

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

    • Hays are very organised with respect to their placements. However there was some confusion about my leaving date. Though this was sorted out quickly.

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

    • Treated like a full time employee in this respect, in that you are undertake the same training as a new recruit.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • I was offered a full time position at the end of my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a really excellent social scene in my office.

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

    • London is an expensive place to live and work.

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

    • London is brilliant for nightlife. Around my office wasn't so good though.

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

    • Numerous social events on offer, including five a side, away days and regular pub quizzes.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2013

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