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Alistair R. Cox
1,029 Ratings
Pros
"Work hard play hard ethos and you are rewarded for the work you put in" (in 128 reviews)
"There is a real work hard play hard attitude at Hays" (in 51 reviews)
Cons
"A career in recruitment can be demanding and require long hours" (in 369 reviews)
"Trying to find the right work life balance" (in 108 reviews)
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"You are in charge of your career"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
My role being a regional one I see quite a few of our offices around the West and Wales and I can say we work with great people. The environment is competitive but also very supportive and here is always someone to turn to if you need advice or just a bit of a laugh. Training is the best you can get in the industry and the opportunities are there for you if you want to make a difference and build a career.
Cons
The hours are longer than a 9-5 and the job itself is harder than it first might seem. It is not for everyone but if you want recruitment Hays is a great place to work!
Hays 2018-09-12 01:19 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Work hard play hard"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Hays full-time
Pros
Good benefits, lots of incentives, good culture and people.
Rewarded for your work
Clear progressionCons
Low basic pay and not the best commission
Long hours, even for recruitmentHays 2018-09-12 06:39 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Intern"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Hays full-time
Pros
The people really make the place what it is, if you’ve a high enthusiasm it will be matched and I was lucky enough that the team beat our previous bests twice and were rewarded with nights out on the house.
Cons
Cold calling of candidates and clients, very little warm sales calls. In some areas very tough KPIs and the need to hit so many minutes call time. In other areas candidates are shared and so micromanaging your own candidates becomes a needless factor.
Advice to Management
As per the people I reported too they were very pleasant and enjoyable to work for. Keep up with the enthusiasm
Hays 2018-09-12 14:00 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Brilliant training"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (Less than a year)
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Wanting to straight work straight after graduating, training was vital for me. The training Hays offers is absolute brilliant. The mixture of on the job training, training sessions with different managers across the business and classroom based learning has been amazing so far. Hayley Southward is an absolute credit to the team and her thorough approach on my first week long training solidified my knowledge and has made me even more motivated to succeed. If you want a job where you are rewarded for the effort you put in, Hays is a company to work for. I never wanted to work for a big corporation but I absolutely love it and quickly realised how supportive Hays are, and my desk have been amazing at helping me succeed. I still have a long way to go and so much to learn, but I am confident, that if I continue to put the effort in, the rewards will come.
Cons
Coming straight out of university, the hours were long to begin with but I've now realised there's not enough hours in the day to get everything done!
Hays 2018-09-10 08:32 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"A good company"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Hays full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Lots of rewards for hard work
Cons
The pay wasn't the best whilst I was there.
Hays 2018-09-10 03:12 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Great Training and opportunities to make money."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Training and access to Sr management. Rewards and incentives.
Cons
Offices are a little dated
Hays 2018-09-11 01:24 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Training
Support
Progression
Good Benefits
Good commission structure
Great PeopleCons
Long working hours depending on your specialism
Hays 2018-09-09 23:50 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Great career progression"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Career progression is based on your performance and not on the length of service!! you earn what you put in. Work hard play hard!
Cons
There is a lot of pressure on KPI's but you don't become a ftse 250 by having no KPI's
Hays 2018-09-06 04:14 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Consultant"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Full Autonomy of Job and Work
Cons
Low commission structure compared to other
Hays 2018-09-06 11:22 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"2 different offices, 2 different experiences"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Hays part-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Hays London, fantastic competent consultants, They have their fingers in a lot of pies around in and around London - mostly good schools.
Cons
Hays Wolverhampton - polar opposite in my experience.
Advice to Management
who's watching the watchmen in your offices?
Hays 2018-09-06 16:12 PDT
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