Associate Recruitment Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at Hays with 3.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 91% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate Recruitment Consultant roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 124 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Hays overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Hays as a Associate Recruitment Consultant according to 124 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 24%
Phone interview: 22%
Group panel interview: 21%
Skills test: 10%
Presentation: 9%
Background check: 7%
Personality test: 4%
Other: 3%
Drug test: 1%
IQ intelligence test: 1%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (Cardiff, Wales) in Dec 2018
Interview
A long but necessary, four part Interviewed process, allowed not only my prospective employers a chance to see what I'm like, but also a chance for me to see how the company and interviewers conducted themselves. I felt at ease and taken care of from the start, with regular aftercare calls from my hiring consultant after each sage.
The interview process allowed me a true inside look at the company and the day to day activities of the staff, with the opportunity to ask any questions at any stage. They were very honest and transparent with the information I was given, so I knew at each stage what was involved and the following steps afterwards.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (Dublin, Dublin) in Jul 2024
Interview
They were not upfront the number of interview stages involved. Interviewed for their intern position and it was a 4 stage interview process with the last being interview with one of their Directors. Last two stages was just a calendar invite to attend a teams meeting with some individuals, no accompanying email or whatsoever to tell you what the invite was all about and I found this very unprofessional for a recruitment agency especially as there was no consideration that such appointment could clash with any prior appointment one already has going on.
Interviews were generally OK and friendly until the last one with the Director who from first meeting came across as very unfriendly and towards the end, made me feel I was taking up too much of her time by asking questions at the end of the interview.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (Reading, England) in Aug 2022
Interview
Very smooth interview process with all my questions being clearly answered. 1st stage was a teams call where I undertook a role play activity. 2nd stage was talking with the Senior Manager again on teams. 3rd and final stage was in person at the office, speaking again with the Senior manager as well as various directors/ employees. Was told there would be a chance for phone work but at the end of the interview was told it was no longer necessary. Overall, it was nice to converse with team members and barely felt the pressure of an interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at Hays (Brisbane)
Interview
Very structured interview process. A lot of questions about what you know or have researched about company. A small assessment at end which includes role playing. However, Not many situational questions to allow interviewee to highlight their experience and interpersonal skills. Interviewer I had was smiley and lovely, but also little condescending and passive aggressive. She seemed annoyed that I had not done sufficient research about company, yet my answers were based all the information provided on website and documentation provided. Felt more like I was being quizzed. May have been miscommunication. At no point in interview was I walked through throughly about how company differs from others, how they achieve their objectives, company culture, and what they offer employees. Majority of the interview felt like my answers where being nitpicked. Felt rushed and was received unsolicited and bizzare feedback.