Financial Management Intern. Review

by Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • From the start everyone was nice and friendly making me feel welcome.

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

    • The people that I have worked with are very friendly, helpful and easy to get along with making me feel very comfortable when I am doing the job.

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

    • My line manager has taken good care of me by leading me in doing the job while my colleagues have given me a lot of advice on the job too.

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

    • Most of my tasks were based in the morning, so by the afternoon the work load was lighter. However, overall I had a busy workload.

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

    • I didn't expect to receive so much responsibility. But I'm glad I was given the opportunity.

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

    • My placement is directly relevant to me degree. I now have more knowledge of the different areas in which I can progress in to after I graduate.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • In general, it was a friendly and relaxing atmosphere with a bit of humor going around.

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

    • I think overall the placement scheme was set up in a good and organised method as I was treated as one of the employee and involved in various training as well as communication sessions that were going on in the factory.

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

    • With regards to personal development - the company is willing to assist you with various courses if required.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will consider returning to the company upon graduation, however, I would be looking into a different role than my placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we all meet up regularly and have each others contact details to meet up when we all return to University.

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

    • Compared to where I study, the rent is cheaper. But other than that everything else is on par.

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

    • Average. Personally I didn't go out much but from friends I've heard that they've enjoyed the nights out.

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

    • On occasion there would be events out side of work. This is something that was of focus to improve when I was leaving.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

June 2014

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