Lexus Brand Assistant Review

by Toyota GB

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Real tasks with real rewards which are vital to the company.

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

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

    • Excellent support by my manager which suited my style of working.

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

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

    • At no point did I feel like a placement student, you're expected to do the work of a full time employee but get treated like one in return.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Could be quiet at times but the office is designed to be open plan, friendly and chatty.

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

    • Its been running for years and is clearly well practiced.

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

    • A number of opportunities for general training with Microsoft Office packages plus training was arranged for specific programs when required.

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

    • A number of long term employees who have moved through the ranks but is perhaps a bit too systematic in expectations around career development.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a social club for the organisation which is excellently run and puts on a number of events. There is a great opportunity to be sociable with other placement students (there are about 20) but this obviously depends on people organising it!

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

    • Being Surrey it was quite expensive, particularly rent, but the salary covered it for me.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Local towns are very limited but London and bigger towns are accessible.

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

    • There are sports events (bike rides, 5 a side football and tour) and a social event every couple of months.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2014

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