I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hays (London, England) in Mar 2018
Interview
I actually didn’t see myself fit for recruiting industry, yet after listening to their talk at the career forum, I began to feel that it may be a good fit. So after the talk, I went to speak to the recruiter from Hays, and I was given a chance for an interview / assessment center as they called.
Within a day or two, I was given a conditional offer to have another interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The process was more like a short training program, and I absolutely loved it. It took about 5 hours, and gave me a very good idea of what Hays employee do on a daily basis. I guess if you don’t have a past sales experience, or naturally good at communicating, you may find it tough. For me, it was very interesting, and I think I was able to learn a lot from it.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Hays (Kuala Lumpur) in Mar 2026
Interview
The pre-screening session felt quite rushed, and I didn’t really have the opportunity to fully introduce my background as the interviewer often moved on before I could finish my responses. This made the conversation feel one-sided. Unfortunately, it also gave me a less positive impression of the interview culture, and I decided not to proceed with the second round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Recruitment can be quite challenging and fast-paced. What attracts you to this field?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Hays in Mar 2026
Interview
Had the first round interview. Basically common questions with a kind person. There's question that I didn't prepare and ask her to let me think few seconds, overall it's a good exp.
First it was a pre-screening call, then you'll be given a time slot to attend what is called as assessment centre. It's usually within a group setting and there's 3 parts of to it as well. There's the ice breaker, debate session and role play - all to test your critical thinking skills under pressure. Some might find it daunting and challenging and might not even make it past the first round. They will give you feedback on your answers and it's an eye-opener. Don't let it dishearten you, take it as a learning curve. If you wanna be prepared for any other interviews, just go and get yourself interviewed at Hays first, you'll ace all the other interviews because you'll already be ready for any challenging questions.