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      Intern Interview

      19 Mar 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Reading, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (Reading, England) in Mar 2017

      Interview

      -Online application- send off CV -Telephone interview with internal recruiter, basically to see if you can hold a conversation over the phone -Interview- Generally with a manager- I did with a director, have a conversation about your experience- a few competency based questions, a role play task of selling your service to a client then given feedback then a second try (the important think is to be persistent and listen to the feedback and apply it, they know you don't know much about how to do it, they look for potential) - Assessment centre- with 4-16 other people, one director and an internal recruiter- (think on your feet, research the company well, learn the four key values)- individual tasks, present yourself and why hays should hire you, write a job advert (look online at hays job adverts for this task before hand) role play phone conversation with a prospective client, then role play meeting with the client (can use imagination, if given a candidate and trying to sell them to the client, make up a back story) -Final interview with directors at the office you applied to- show how eager you are and how much potential, ask questions such as their personal journey through the company, be receptive and listen. Most important thing is to seem passionate and eager.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      If you feel like this position isn't for you, but you have to fulfil the contract, what would you do?
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      Intern Interview

      6 Apr 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Kuala Lumpur
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Hays (Kuala Lumpur)

      Interview

      all good, general interview questions like my past experience and what makes me a good fit for the role. am typing this as i need to fill in my word count

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      Intern Interview

      10 Jun 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hays

      Interview

      Good and friendly interview process where the interviewer wanted to get to know you as a person to see if you suit the team and company culture. I had a positive experience for my interview.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Asked questions about my CV
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      Intern Interview

      15 Aug 2023
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Hays (London, England)

      Interview

      CV Selection, Phone call, Interview, Assessment Centre. They were very diligent and clearly knew what they were looking for. You also had to do some role play and practice exercises. I really enjoyed the experience and it was challenging!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to be in recruitment?
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