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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I had a fantastic year at Hays, it was definitely a struggle but i expect every placement job is. I had good days and very bad days but overall i did enoy my placement year very much.
I was not treated like an intern at all, i felt very valued and an equal. My colleagues were exceptionally friendly and helpful and they trusted me with a large workload and by the end of the year they were even asking for my help and advice!
My manager was very helpful and supportive. At times she was too busy to help me but i know that she had a lot to do so it was ok. My colleagues were always more than happy to help though. I had regular meetings to discuss my targets and how i was doing to i felt the guidance and support was very good.
This was very difficult to answer! there were some days where i was exceptionally busy with a constant workload and then there were days when i had absolutely nothing to do. However, there are always calls to be made and things to do so i suppose it was up to me to make myself busy.
I was given huge amounts of responsibility.
I definitely developed skills for life. I have developed a huge amount as a professional as well as an individual during my year at Hays. I have learnt plenty of new skills and knowledge that will assist me in the future.
The Company
There was obviously some quiet days (mainly mondays!) but overall the office atmosphere was very live. Everyone is very fun and talkative and the office is always buzzing with people on the phone. The atomosphere in the office is very fun.
The placement year was well set up, i had regular meetings with my manager etc. and constant discussion of what was expected of me.
The training here at hays is extensive. The company really invested in training me up and ensuring i made the most out of my year.
Sports and Social Club
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Hays intend to take on interns after they have finished their degree depending on their performance and the business needs.
The Culture
Not so much of a social scene between placement 西瓜视频s but the culture of the business is really young so i socialised with my colleagues who i worked close with rather than my fellow placement 西瓜视频s.
I lived at home but i know living in london is very expensive. Going out for drinks and dinners is extremely expensive in London so a night out could sometimes come to over 拢100. However Hays offered lots of incentive nights out which were paid for and Hays employees got a 10% discount at the pub next door.
The nightlife in London is amazing, i went to some really cool places.
Yes there were lots of oppotunities such as a running club or sports events.Hays have just started a pilates club every tuesday after work for example.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
May 2014