Good first job, but not a good place for a career - Recruitment Consultant Hays Employee Review

3.0
13 Jan 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good initial training Real possibility to make a lot of money Culture can be fun - but very male-oriented

Cons

Trapped in a monthly cycle Never make as much as they promise you Management shuffles are constantly occurring Plateau after 6 months, very little development after that. Huge Attrition rate of staff (circa 60% a year in some teams)

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5.0
23 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They have helped me land 2 contract, work quickly and are kind

Cons

I was the benefits were a bit more affordable

4.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place for new recruiters to gain experience. A lot to learn. Younger crowd, fun teams.

Cons

Competitive, people that weren't succeeding would be put on PIPs and eventually let go. Can be some micro-managing. Not all managers created equal - some great, some not so great.

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