Hays General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 70 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Hays.
Hays
Intern
Intern Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Phone call interview. Friendly and fast process. The downside is they look for university students to work more hours than compatible with university classes.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What are your schedules?
- What are your interests?
- Can you describe the position?
Hays
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was very enriching. Treating each candidate with kindness and encouraging them to fight for their application. The interview was characterized by being very close, offering information about the functions and the company's value contribution to workers.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Regarding your interest in working at Hays
- Experience in the position
- Situation proposal to assess skills and abilities
Hays
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Presentation Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation Case
The interview process included a telephone interview, an open day, an assessment centre, and a final interview with a director. The initial telephone interview aimed to gauge your interest in the company and understand its values. The open day involved meeting around 30 other interns, where introductions with a unique personal fact were shared, followed by a presentation and a group activity. The assessment centre was quite demanding, featuring an individual presentation where you acted as an expert, a role-playing exercise with a challenging client scenario, and a task to present a candidate's CV to the group. A key skill to demonstrate is active listening and the ability to handle objections.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you define recruitment and explain your suitability for this position?
- What would you say is your greatest strength?
- What are your strengths in relation to this role?
Hays General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Hays interview reports.
“What are three words your friends would use to describe you?”
Read reports →“Are you familiar with the distinction between a 180 desk and a 360 desk?”
Read reports →“How would your friends describe you in a few keywords?”
Read reports →“What characteristics do you believe are essential for a successful headhunter?”
Read reports →“What is the most critical quality for a successful recruiter, in your opinion?”
Read report →“What would you do if you found the role unsuitable but were obligated to complete the contract?”
Read report →“Can you explain your understanding of recruitment and what a recruitment consultant typically does?”
Read report →“What are you expecting to gain from your year at Hays?”
Read report →“What types of individuals do you find challenging to collaborate with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 70 Hays interview reports.