Technical Support & Development Review

by Toyota GB

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it. Great variety of tasks, friendly people to work with and positive, challenging environment.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Rather valued. Shared resource between two departments so work for both.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 1 to 1s were a good use of time for guiding me.

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

    • Always had something to do and left the office every day thinking that it had been productive .

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

    • A lot of responsibility. Master user on compass system. Was in charge of transporting some expensive vehicles. Made some important documents which will be used in the motor industry on a daily basis.

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

    • Good work ethic and can apply philosophies and techniques to the rest of my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere. Everyone works hard but also have fun. Good team spirit.

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

    • Very well organised. Only complaint is not going on the Burnaston factory tour which was originally meant to happen,

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Good sessions on personal development and other training courses such as Excel, PDCA etc.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very appealing. Applying for the graduate scheme at TGB. Good responsibilities and good salary are offered.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. Always have student lunches and socialised with students outside of work.

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

    • Cost of living very expensive. Apart from students, not much else regarding social life.

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

    • Nightlife very poor in Epsom but London is only 30 minutes away on the train.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few things such as tennis clubs, karate and yoga. But never got round to them.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

April 2016

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