Placement Student

Hays - Reading

Internship - Recruitment Consultant

The Opportunity

Are you an ambitious performance-driven individual looking for an exciting intern opportunity that will provide you hands-on experience in a business that is going places? We are looking for talented individuals to join our intern programme in 2024 in various locations across the UK.

Recruitment is an exciting industry, fast-paced, competitive, and people-orientated, pulling on all the skills needed to run your own business.

You'll benefit from industry-renowned training and the tools and technological support to make an impact. You won't be alone either - with the support of a global network of talented colleagues supporting you to experience a future career that could be the one for you.

About Hays

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless.

With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader; together with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you'll be making a difference in the world of work.

What should I expect day to day?

Our award-winning intern programme will give you a unique insight into the world of work and hands-on experience of life in business. Our 12-month internship will see you running your own desk, working alongside high performing consultants, and interacting with both candidates and a variety of clients. On completion you'll be equipped with the skills you'll need to succeed once you finish university, with many of our interns returning to Hays after completing their studies to take advantage of our Graduate roles.

The skills you will develop will include but not be limited to:

• Building relationships across a diverse range of candidates and clients
• Identifying new business opportunities
• Managing vacancies from start to finish.
• Screening, interviewing and shortlisting candidates.
• Matching the best candidates to the best jobs

What you'll need to succeed

• Passion to succeed and be part of a fast-paced inclusive environment
• People focused with a performance-driven mentality
• Relationship focused with the confidence to build strong networks
• Collaborative in spirit with a growth mindset to develop new skills
• Resilient with an innovative approach to work
• Ability to Build Rapport

What you will get in return

• A culture built on rewarding success and opportunities for rapid career progression
• Access to the best technology in the industry and renowned training programs
• Flexible hybrid working patterns
• Incentives and rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally
• Broad range of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Referral bonus scheme
• Support networks and communities within Hays
• Paid charity day and collaboration with charity partners

Life at Hays presents the opportunity for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, if you're thinking of a new tomorrow for your career, whatever your background, let's work together to create it!

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