Toyota Industrial Placement Sales & Marketing Review

by Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was a friendly, welcoming and exciting environment.

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

    • If I had performed well then they made sure to praise me which was a continual motivator

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

    • We had placement mentors. personally mine was very helpful and I felt that I could approach her at anytime throughout the year. Additionally my team were very supportive

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

    • Quite busy days.

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility which was rewarding and motivating. The harder I worked the more responsibility I was given.

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

    • The skilled I have acquired are invaluable for suture studies and employment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Exciting and fast-paced

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

    • We are given clear job roles, however much of this was managed my the team itself rather then internship dept. We had infrequent meetings with other interns until after Christmas.

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

    • We were always able to sign up for any training and after Christmas many of the courses were made mandatory.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They have made it clear that there are future opportunities however we are to be employed back in at the same level we arrived.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • My team made an effort to organise social events, we all worked hard and therefore it is important to keep spirits high.

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

    • London is London, the prices don't vary much. The local pubs offered a reasonable night/afternoon out

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

    • Camden is a very sociable area

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

    • As well as numerous social event, there were also Charity and Sporting organisers

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

October 2013

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