Resource Support Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • At first the position was a challenge because of the culture shock from university life to working life but I soon got used to it.

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

    • Part of the team. Felt valued and was rewarded for my efforts.

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

    • Very supportive manager.

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

    • Varied from day to day. There is always something to do.

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

    • Loads of responsibility. Part of the team and the business.

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

    • Learnt so many skills from my manager. Also completed training Hays hosts for all their staff - Experts and Excellence Training

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet but busy. Get working environment.

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

    • I was treated like a perm member of staff. Very well set up.

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

    • Hays are very good for their training. Constantly trying to improve me and move me forward.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I would go back with them depending on the position.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always out for food/drinks.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonably cheap. Lived at home which saved a lot.

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

    • Very quiet.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Loads of events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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