Academy Project Coordinator Review

by Toyota GB

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I had a fantastic placement year working for Toyota (GB) Plc and I wouldn’t change a minute of my time there.

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

    • It is the people I worked with, who made my time at TGB so valuable. Throughout the twelve months that I spent there, I have always felt as being a part of the A team!

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

    • I have always felt like I have the full support of my manager in every initiative that I have undertaken. As a student I had lots of questions and no matter how busy my manager was, she always managed to find the time to help me.

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

    • There were peak times when work overload was in place and times when there was no work to be done. This allowed me to balance my daily tasks with no pressure.

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

    • I think the reason I enjoyed my placement so much is because of the feeling that you are valuable part of the team and you have equal responsibilities.

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

    • My job at Toyota allowed me to develop so many important skills and most of all- it taught me that I should be more proactive and provided me with the opportunity to look at HR tools and methods from different, more practical perspective. It was a great experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was an excellent atmosphere to work in with great people around you.

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

    • During my placement I spent a day with another department, I saw the manufacturing site and the popular Toyota Production System in practice, and I visited a couple of centres where cars are sold- I think the whole experience was brilliantly organised and we were exposed to almost every aspect of the business.

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

    • I was allowed to attend every course that I found useful- this was great as it helped me improve a lot of my skills, like working on Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as my presentation skills, even my product knowledge.

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

    • Only placements students are considered for a Graduate Scheme at TGB

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only placements students are considered for a Graduate Scheme at TGB, which means that the chances of getting a job with them after graduating are high.

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

    • Depending on where you live, the cost can vary.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London was only 30 minutes drive

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

    • We were encouraged to get involved in activities outside work, like sports or quiz nights.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations

London

October 2012

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