Demanding but rewarding for career growth.
Working at Michael Page as a Recruitment Consultant in the London office gave me a lot of exposure to the recruitment industry. The learning curve is steep, but it definitely comes at the cost of your personal time. It's a demanding environment if you're looking for a relaxed work-life balance.
You'll learn tons about the recruitment industry, especially as a Recruitment Consultant. The training is good, and you quickly build a network in the London office. It's solid if you're career-focused and enjoy a fast pace.
Work-life balance is pretty tough. Expect long hours, often 10-12 hour days, which is common in agency life. It's hard to switch off when you're constantly chasing targets and commission-driven.
Try to encourage clearer boundaries for evening and weekend work. Managers could also role model a healthier work-life balance more often, it would really help with team morale.