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Hays

Recruitment Consultant Review

at Hays

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

Review Submitted: September 2024

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Speaking with clients and candidates daily relating to job vacancies within some of the largest corporations world wide. Souring appropriate individuals and working with them to prepare for interviews and give them the best chance at a successful application. Meeting Clients for briefings to best understand their needs and wants through the process
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
We were treated as full time qualified employees so given maximum responsibility. I managed clients independently and successfully aided candidates throughout processes.
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?
Confidence
Resilience
Telephone manner
Coorporate behaviour and jargon m
Maturity
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?
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 support and guidance is excellent. You’re involved in training programmes throughout and are heavily monitored by both Managers and Directors. You will be put on projects and monitored on your development.
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?
The company culture is great. Everyone is supportive of your successes and will encourage you to push yourself and work hard. It’s a very social company and they encourage a friendly and exciting vibe throughout your work week.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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 thoroughly enjoyed my placement and wouldn’t change anything about my year at Hays. I would highly recommend it to anyone
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
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
Be confident in your abilities and be open to development and being out of your comfort zone
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