Associate Recruitment Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Love the placement, Treated exactly the same as everyone else with serious prospects for a long term career once I have finished my degree.

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

    • I was treated exactly the same as every other member of staff and responsible for basic training of new employees.

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

    • Always given any support that was needed, and then left alone to put into practice when I felt ready.

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

    • Never waiting for something to do, Always busy.

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

    • During my placement I was given the same responsibility as very other member of staff responsible for my own diary and time management.

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

    • Unrivalled training, both classroom based training and practical on the job training

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A busy, driven, ambitious office.

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

    • No issues at all from the first day including inductions and basic training to current stage.

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

    • Industry leading training including a range of subjects including systems to sales , which was continued throughout the company at all levels.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Fantastic chance of coming back after finishing my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Big range of social event from a spontaneous drink to planned Christmas Events with the whole region.

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

    • I was living at home during the placement so cost of living was low.

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

    • Plently of reasonabily priced pubs, bars and clubs within walking distance my office.

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

    • Always something going on.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment, Sales

East of England

May 2014

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