Last week, we were lucky to welcome a bright and ambitious work experience student to our London office. From day one, Kaylen brought enthusiasm, curiosity, and a thoughtful approach to the world of recruitment.

Here’s what he had to say about his time with us – and the aspirations driving him forward.

Dreaming Big: A Future in Law

When we asked Kaylen about his dream job, his answer was clear: “Lawyer.” Why? “Because I enjoy helping people in need, and I like voicing my opinions in a discussion to prove my point.” It’s clear Kaylen has a strong sense of justice and isn’t afraid to speak up – two qualities that will take him far, wherever he ends up.

Top of the Class

Kaylen is currently enjoying his studies, with English, Business, and Sociology among his favourites. This trio of subjects reflects both analytical thinking and a deep interest in how people, systems, and language interact – ideal for someone interested in a future in law or professional services.

Life Outside the Classroom

When he’s not studying or gaining work experience, Kaylen enjoys playing football, catching up on TV shows and movies, and spending time with friends. He describes himself as more of a homebody but still enjoys getting out and socialising from time to time – striking a nice balance between downtime and connection.

A Week in the World of Recruitment

During his week with us at Pertemps, Kaylen got stuck into a wide variety of tasks, learning fast and adapting quickly. From creating and posting job adverts online, to messaging potential candidates, he got a real taste of what it’s like behind the scenes in recruitment.

Kaylen also helped with payroll admin, confirming hours worked and chasing up any outstanding details. One of the highlights? Getting the chance to listen in on real phone calls between our recruiter, Freya, and her candidates. “It gave me an understanding of how conversations flow between a recruiter and a job candidate – it was nice to see that in person.”

Skills Gained and Lessons Learned

Over the course of the week, Kaylen developed several key skills: patience, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to conversations with new people. He also got hands-on with admin tasks and digital tools – gaining confidence with systems and processes essential to a recruitment office.

Waiting for replies is a big part of recruitment, and this experience taught me that things can take time.

Looking Ahead

Reflecting on the experience, Kaylen said:
“I would definitely look into recruitment more in the future as a potential career. I enjoyed the flexibility within the job and seeing how everyone in the office works together and socialises – it creates strong friendships.”

Final thoughts?

“Overall, the experience has been amazing, and I would love to work here in the future. I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

We’re grateful to have hosted such a motivated and thoughtful student for the week – and who knows? Maybe we’ll see him back here at Pertemps one day. It’s early days for Kaylen, but whatever path he takes, we wish him every success.