Academy Project Coordinator Review
by Toyota GB
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.8
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The Culture
4.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I had a fantastic placement year working for Toyota (GB) Plc and I wouldn’t change a minute of my time there.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Company
It was an excellent atmosphere to work in with great people around you.
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.
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.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Only placements students are considered for a Graduate Scheme at TGB
The Culture
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.
Depending on where you live, the cost can vary.
London was only 30 minutes drive
We were encouraged to get involved in activities outside work, like sports or quiz nights.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Operations
London
October 2012
