Internal Recruitment Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • 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?

    • Hays has a clearly structured intern programme with realistic goals which get set at the start of your placement. You have an intern mentor who supports you throughout the year. The placement offers you the chance to apply for an additional intern position mid way through your placement which requires to to help in the recruitment process for the next year interns. Hays offers career progression and development at every opportunity.

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

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Hays offer a returner bonus for interns who go back after graduation. I will definately look into going back to Hays. The company offers so many opportunities for development and progression on an International level.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern in my team, but throughout the region there were other interns and we did keep in touch with each other's progress throughout the year. The social scene throughout all levels of staff was well established. There was no differentiation with me bacause I was an intern

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

    • 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?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

July 2014

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