HR Talent Assistant Review
at Ipsos
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources, Recruitment
London
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
HR & Recruitment for Early Careers. A fast-paced, busy working environment but with lots of opportunity to learn and develop. Working on recruitment for a variety of roles at any one time, arranging graduate assessment centres, events for Early Careers, assisting with general HR queries, data entry, payroll, updating the Early Careers trackers, helping the learning & development team, scheduling interviews and providing feedback (email & over phone).
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Absolutely, the role is one you can take full responsibility for. Full support was provided from the Talent Partner and the wider recruitment & HR team, but this is a role that you definitely take responsibility for. It's a busy role, and knowing how to prioritise is important.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Learnt to work the Oracle database, utilise Applicant Tracking Systems. Developed great business acumen, an understanding of the entirety of the recruitment process and HR processes. Furthered skills in communication (written & oral), MS Office Applications (especially Excel), organisation and administration skills and attention to detail.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My manager was extremely supportive of me and my role. I recieved weekly one-on-one meetings which was great to get a feel for how I was doing, what was expected of me and recieve regular feedback. I also had a project to work on for university alongside the year, and my manager offered great advice and support on this as well.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very friendly and supportive. A diverse workplace with good values & initiatives. Opportunities for flexible working. A good learning environment & a really good atmosphere for someone just kick-starting their career as well.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved my placement experience. I had brilliant opportunities to learn and develop and gain an understanding of HR & Recruitment - a field I definitely want to stay in. I had excellent support from a great team and the opportunity to get to know many people across the business.
This role has definitely helped to develop my skills and given me relevant experience in the field.
This role has definitely helped to develop my skills and given me relevant experience in the field.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Ipsos
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Ipsos to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Ipsos
It's important to have an understanding of what the business does and the values they hold. The application process is good, challenging but not too long. My experience was fast-paced and there was always a lot to do and get involved in so it is great for those who enjoy working in a busy environment.
