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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 really enjoyed my placement year at Hays. I enjoyed learning about recruitment and the industry I was recruiting for. The workload was hard but I enjoyed the challenges I was faced with as I feel I have developed and further improved my skills. The office was very fun and vibrant at times, making it a really enjoyable environment to work in. The social aspect of working for Hays was good, with regular team nights out and quarterly events.
I felt very welcomed by my colleagues from the very first day of my internship. We regularly went on nights out, making me feel part of the team.
I was given excellent support and guidance by my manager. From day one of my internship she provided me with regular training sessions, developing my skills throughout. When ever I had an issue or problem I knew that I could ask my manager for her assistance and that she would give me the support and guidance I need.
I was very busy on daily basis, the work load was intense at times but this was expected in a sales driven environment. It was very important to be organised, planning each day as it comes. I found that by being organised the work load was manageable.
I felt that I had a lot of responsibility on my placement. I was responsible for booking client meetings, candidate meetings/ interviews, ensuring candidates CV's are formatted correctly and submitted to roles on time. I was essentially responsible for finding candidates their perfect job which ultimately affects aspects of their life.
The training provided by Hays was extremely good. Training included 3 day courses in which I learnt how to develop new business, write effective advertisements, and how to sell. There were also regular lunch and learn sessions which I attended, these were aimed to further develop your skills. Throught my internship I had a training book which I had to complete, this involved me in attending regular training sessions on daily basis with my manager. The training provided to me from Hays has enabled me to develop and further improve my skills. The main skills I feel I have developed are my communication skills, organisational skills, ability to meet targets and work to tight deadlines, and being able to sell. These are all skills which will assist me in my degree studies and future employment.
The Company
The atmosphere in the office was very vibrant and fun at times. There were lots of jokes and banter and I really enjoyed this aspect of the job.
My placement at Hays was very well organised. I had monthly reviews with directors to ensure I was on track and that I had no problems or issues.
Hays invest alot into the training and development of their staff. The training provided by Hays is industry leading and really helps you develop the skills and attributes you need to become a successful recruitment consultant.
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Travel loan
The prospect of working at Hays in the future is appealing, I have enjoyed my time here and will keep Hays in mind when I finish my degree.
The Culture
The social scene amongst fellow 西瓜视频s and colleagues was very good, I enjoyed going on nights out.
Working in the City of London the cost of living and socialising was expensive, but this was expected.
The nighlife in London is very good, there are many clubs and bars to choose from.
There are various incentive schemes put in place at Hays, if you met certain targets you would be rewarded. Incentives included going away for the weekend as well as day trips.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
May 2015