Marketing Programmes Assistant Review

by Toyota GB

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I very much enjoyed my placement at Toyota GB. The working environment is fantastic, and everyone is friendly and welcoming. The job role was varied and interesting, and I was given more responsibility throughout the year. I was also encouraged to learn about other areas of the business - which was a great development opportunity for me.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Throughout the business, everyone is friendly and happy to help. My team/department is great, everyone gets on and supports each other when needed.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I have regular 121s with my manager, and weekly team meetings to discuss priorities. I feel the support and guidance I have been given has been very good.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There is never nothing to do. As the year has gone on I have been given more responsibilities and jobs keeping me busy.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I feel that I have been given a large amount of responsibility throughout my placement year. The job role impacts the everyday running of Toyota GB and the work I produce is requested by top management/directors.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Having created a Personal Development Plan, along with receiving a large amount of training, such as Presentation Courses, Plan Do Check Act Training and Excel training, I feel I was able to develop on a huge amount of skills throughout the year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere within the company has been great. There is always something going on, such as Bake Offs and team away days.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement has been well organised, with good inductions and handovers for all students.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Toyota GB invest in the students a lot into the students, will all the inductions and training offered,

    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

    Above 25 days holiday

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The Graduates are selected from the Placement students, so the opportunity of a job at Toyota GB is very good.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There is always an event going on through the Sports and Social Club, such as Quiz Nights, Ice Skating, and Race days at Epsom Race Course for example.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Housing in Epsom is fairly expensive, however socialising in Epsom is good - there are many restaurants to choose from, that are well priced.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There are two clubs in Epsom, and a few pubs. You are also very close to London, which is good.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work - such as the Sports and Social events, as well as sports events, such as bike rides, sports day and rounder's matches.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

April 2016


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