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Recruiment Consultant Review

at Hays

Graduate Job

Recruitment

Northern Ireland

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4 /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!

4/5 - Overview of the Role
4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Hays?
It is a fast-paced and rewarding job. I developed strong market knowledge, built lasting client and candidate relationships, and thrived in a performance-driven environment that supported my growth
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Taking to clients and candidates.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
HAYS offers structured mentoring and training support through its Skills and Learning Academy Programme, which is designed to help organisations address skills shortages and develop future-ready talent.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
We have hybrid working conditions, though our work is target based job, but we do enjoy our work life balance
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
HAYS has strong emphasis on cultivating a positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisational culture.
How would you rate Hays initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Hays CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Hays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
HAYS is a well-established recruitment agency with a global presence, including a strong footprint in the UK and Northern Ireland. Whether it's the right fit for you depends on what you're looking for and your expectations. But overall, it is a good company to work for.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Hays?
Hays has robust recruitment and onboarding process, easy to manage as well.
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