Student - CSR and Environmnetal Affairs Review

by Toyota GB

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I absolutely loved my placement year at Toyota GB - there was never a boring day. There is a very open and friendly atmosphere within the office, and everyone is so kind. The people make it such a wonderful place to work.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have always felt very valued by my colleagues, and never once treated as a 'student'. This made me settle in very quickly as I was immediately accepted as part of the team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Bi-weekly 1-2-1's have meant that I've been supported continuously by my manager. She has been extremely supportive with different projects throughout the year, always asking how I'm getting on and if I need any support with anything. All of the management team at Toyota are very approachable, even up to Director level.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I have been extremely busy throughout my placement year as I have been involved with many different projects. This has given me a great insight into different areas of the business and has helped me to consider different options for the future.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given real responsibility throughout my year at Toyota GB. I have had complete ownership on several projects and have been left to manage my own workload. This has been extremely beneficial for me, especially when going back to University and needing to prioritise tasks for my dissertation.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I have developed at Toyota GB, I will definitely be able to take with me back to University and wherever I end up after that. I have learned a lot from both my manager and my peers, as well as the training that I have completed since starting at Toyota GB.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very open and friendly atmosphere - good balance of hard work and laughter around the office!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. We had a pre-employment induction day three months before we started, which enabled us to sort accommodation if needed. It made the first day less daunting knowing that we had already met the students.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was lots of training when I first started, and then ad hoc training throughout the year. It was made very clear that if I felt I needed training and development in a particular area, I would be able to access that at work. Very supportive of personal training and development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future employment prospects within the organisation are very appealing, there is a Graduate Programme that you are only eligible to apply for if you have done a placement year at Toyota GB.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There was a very good social scene amongst colleagues within the organisation. This was mainly in the form of Sports & Social events. When I first started I found that attending these events enabled me to settle in quicker and make friends that I would otherwise not meet within the office.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home throughout my placement year so I am not 100% sure. The students that have relocated seem to have adequate money to live on.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are plenty of bars and clubs nearby (within 10-15 minutes) and good access into Central London.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There we lots of opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work, mainly through the sports and social club.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

April 2016

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