Candidate Resourcer Review

by Hays

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very Enjoyable and fulfilling

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I am an active member of my team and add value.

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

    • My manager met with me once a week to discuss progress.

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

    • Every day is extremely busy with no limit to the work you can do and what is required.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I actively managed my own network of candidates and identified roles for them throughout the roles my colleagues had.

    4/5
  • 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 on a social, commercial and professional scale will be useful for any role I go into in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I very busy and exciting office with lots going on.

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

    • The placement was well structured and integrated into the business

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company gave me a lot of responsibility and put me in a front line position liaising with candidates on a daily basis.

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

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

    • With the recruitment industry burgeoning and opportunities arising on a large scale, prospects are positive and my employers have expressed a willingness to bring me back.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The team has many associates at a similar age and level as myself so we integrated well and went out socially.

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

    • Organising my living costs were the hardest aspect of my placement

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London caters to all needs in terms of nightlife.

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

    • Yes I was able to get involved with corporate events, networking events and a host of other opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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