Recruitment Consultant Review
at Hays
Placement (10 Months+)
Recruitment
City of London
Review Submitted: September 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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.
Worked in the London Financial Markets team, specialising in accountancy & finance roles.
Involved 1000s of phone calls & dozens of meetings throughout the year.
Developed relationships with high-profile clients & talented candidates by offering Hays services.
Involved 1000s of phone calls & dozens of meetings throughout the year.
Developed relationships with high-profile clients & talented candidates by offering Hays services.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
After two weeks of basic training & settling in, I was given my own recruitment desk. I had the same responsibilities as everyone else. There was no coffee making or busy work. I was solely responsible for making money in my segment of the market.
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?
My communication & people skills have improved significantly by conversing with a wide range of individuals.
The daily use of internal systems & softwares helped to develop my computer skills.
My knowledge of the job market & recruitment processes is extensive.
The daily use of internal systems & softwares helped to develop my computer skills.
My knowledge of the job market & recruitment processes is extensive.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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?
The director, manager & senior consultants were always on hand to offer support & guidance. Although it was largely an independent role, unique situations arose daily that required advice & insights from more experienced recruiters. I was always encouraged to ask for help.
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?
It is a very sociable & lively office. Everyone feels included & collaboration is encouraged. There is plenty of camaraderie when everyone isn’t on the phone or in a meeting.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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?
It was a thoroughly enjoyable & rewarding year. The work kept me on my toes & there were new challenges everyday. I adapted to the demands of the job pretty quickly.
The networking opportunities were fantastic & I’ve made many friends.
Definitely glad I’ve had this experience!
The networking opportunities were fantastic & I’ve made many friends.
Definitely glad I’ve had this experience!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Hays
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Hays to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Hays
Show your personality & confidence. Being able to build rapport with people is vital in recruitment, so be conversational & enthusiastic.
Once you’ve had the basic training, you’ll pick things up very quickly if you’re proactive & ask questions.
Once you’ve had the basic training, you’ll pick things up very quickly if you’re proactive & ask questions.
