Industrial Trainee Review

by Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic; really enjoyed myself and don't want to leave!!

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

    • I had the best team ever. My manager and most of the guys in my team became my friends, I could share with them all my thoughts and how I felt about work and in general. It really helped me to stay motivated!

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

    • Manager supports anything you want to do that will help you to develop and therefore benefit the company. Have been on some really good training courses.

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

    • Always had something worthwhile to do.

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

    • I was treated like a real employee. I was trusted enough to handle stuff a regular employee would do.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Greatly, I have done so much in my time here and learnt so much both in the work I've done and the courses I've been able to do.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is always very happy and friendly.

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

    • I couldn't really fault the organisation. I was a little bit wary on my first day and didn't know what to expect but the application process and communication throughout the year was great.

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

    • I was made to feel like any other member of the team - I attended all meetings, sales visits, went to customer events.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Opportunities come and go here, however I will be looking and calling contacts to see what is up and coming for when I finish university!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of great parties organized by placements or the company

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

    • Housing was much cheaper including night outs compared the London.

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

    • A lot of night clubs with different types of music.

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

    • There wasn't much organised social events but I had made friends to organize my own thing with people.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

October 2013

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