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Associate Consultant Review

by Hays

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • A thoroughly enjoyable year - full of ups and downs but I would happily do it all over again!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt like it initially took some time for some consultants to recognise my candidates as strong options for roles, but once credibility was gained, I felt like my work was a lot more valued by others

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Strong training plans and a workplace that is full of colleagues who are always happy to advise/help

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There's always something to do in the world of recruitment!

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I would've liked to have worked a 360掳 desk as I honestly believe that I could've achieved a lot more fee-wise that way, although the responsibility that I was given on my 180掳 desk was fine and I was given the chance to work two roles

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This year has given me plenty of dissertation topic ideas and I have been able to develop a wide range of transferable skills that I can utilise in future workplaces

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I was fortunate enough to join an outstanding team that I got along very well with and really enjoyed being around

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well, particularly thanks to clear training programmes and constant reviews of personal development

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • From the initial training sessions to the opportunity to be heavily involved with the training & development of my replacement intern, I have been given plenty of opportunities to grow in my role throughout the year

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Travel loan

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Not quite 10/10 as no official offers have been made, but brief discussions have been had and I would absolutely love to return to a 360掳 desk within the same team to start a long-term career at Hays!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
  • Incredible wrap-up parties, infamous Friday nights out and plenty of team events kept my midweek social life very busy throughout the year!

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Due to the fact that I've been living in Surrey and working in Cheapside, my travel hasn't been cheap (拢3,076 for a 12-month Travelcard, to be precise). This, along with the cost of socialising in the City has done a lot of damage to my bank balance, although I was aware of what I was signing up to when I accepted a role in the City!

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Several nice pubs/bars around but not a whole lot of choice without heading into Central.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Lots of clubs/opportunities to get involved, although I didn't utilise most of them.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Recruitment

London

July 2015


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