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      Principal Consultant Interview

      7 Jul 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Chelmsford, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (Chelmsford, England) in Dec 2014

      Interview

      An Internal recruiter from Hays contacted me via LinkedIn, we exchanged a couple of messages before speaking via telephone. After both parties had assessed suitability we arranged an internal interview. My first interview involved the East of England Managing Director, A specialism Director and my direct line manager. I enjoyed the interview process, I was challenged and had chance to probe different levels of Hays employees to gain a better understanding of the organisation. The second stage interview involved the regional director and my line manager, again it was challenging but enjoyable. An offer was made after the 2nd stage but I requested a 3rd stage interview before confirming.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why should we hire you?
      1 Answer

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      Principal Consultant Interview

      19 Oct 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Nottingham, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (Nottingham, England) in Jun 2017

      Interview

      Very thorough, steps from assessment centres and role plays to training after starting. Several meetings with different teams and managers which was good to meet with different people and hear their views

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      When can you start with us?
      1 Answer

      Principal Consultant Interview

      30 Sept 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Paris
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (Paris) in Sept 2016

      Interview

      J'ai postulé auprès de la division Hays Executive. J'y ai rencontré toute l'équipe lors de deux sessions d'entretiens distinctes. Je n'ai pas forcément eu le sentiment que mes interlocuteurs avaient préparés notre discussion. Ceux-ci m'ont donné l'impression d'avoir imprimé mon CV dans le couloir qui les menaient à la salle de réunion... Par deux fois j'ai fais l'objet de questions biaisées se rapportant à mon origine ethnique, ce que j'ai trouvé déplacé, et sans lien direct ou indirect avec le sujet de nos discussions. Le responsable de la division Hays Executive m'est apparu comme étant un individu particulièrement désorganisé et incapable de projetter une image professionnelle/fiable. Il aura fallu que je contacte plus de douze fois le responsable d'équipe, ainsi que la RH pour réussir à obtenir un retour d'expérience par rapport à nos discussions. Je ne recommande Hays Executive à aucun candidat. Si vous souhaitez rejoindre un cabinet de chasseurs de têtes, je vous conseille de porter votre choix sur des marques plus établies.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Quelle est votre origine ethnique ?
      3 Answers

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