Industrial Trainee Review

by Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the work I was doing and was great to use what I had learnt at uni

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

    • I was treated the same as the rest of the staff and made me feel part of the team

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

    • I was able to approach my manager for support but was sometimes hard to book meetings with him

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

    • I had regualar jobs to do on a daily basis but at times like month end and inventory when there was more work to get done

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and had my own areas of the business to manage

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

    • I was able to go on training courses such as Microsoft Access, managing time and presentation skills, this has enhanced my own skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office was friendly and there was a good balance between working n socialising

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

    • The placement has been running for many years and Accounts and Finance have a placement student every year so they know what to expect

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

    • The company made sure I had the skills to do my job

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company is very appealing and would like to go back in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We arranged our own nights out and socialised with the graduates as well

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

    • It is not that expensive to live near to Burnaston

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

    • There is good night life in Derby, Nottingham and both near by

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

South East

August 2007

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