Candidate Resourcer Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I would go back to Hays without a shadow of a doubt, it was a great mixture of hard work and fun.

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming and it did not take me a long time to feel at home. We managed to plan a lot of out of work events which was a great opportunity for me to get to know each member of the team in a social setting.

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

    • My manager was great, every month we would have a review which was very beneficial. I was able to put forward recommendations as well as listen to theirs.

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

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

    • 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 only have I developed commercially but my placement year has also developed my personal skills which is invaluable. I have become more confident and approach issues in a different way.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • I went on every training program which was offered to full time employees.

    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?

    • The Senior Finance Team offered me a role as well as another team within the organisation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Based in the City means every day can be a night out, however the price of things is quite expensive. There is always happy hour which everyone take advantage of

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

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

    • Boot camp, Football team

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Recruitment

London

November 2013

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