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Honda Motor Europe

HR Generalist Review

at Honda Motor Europe

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

Bracknell

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Day-to-Day, my role consists of a variety of tasks, for example, inbox management, HR system management, recruitment requests, forming business communications, monthly business update slides, long service awards, private healthcare schemes, management reports and payroll.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a large amount of responsibility throughout my placement year. I really felt like I was a part of the team and was able to make a meaningful impact. The role felt more like a permanent position than a typical student placement, and the responsibility I was given played a key role in how much I’ve learned and grown over the year.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
During my HR placement, I developed my communication and interpersonal skills by working with employees and managers daily. I also gained hands-on experience with HR systems which I can easily apply later on. I have supported with recruitment processes from interviews to writing contract of employments allowing me to work on my attention to detail. Furthermore, I have had the chance to develop my excel skills widely, whether this be formulas or creating pivot tables. Overall, the placement helped me grow professionally and apply my academic knowledge in a real-world setting.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
From the start of my placement year, I’ve received exceptional support from my manager, immediate team, and the wider HR department. I had a thorough three-week handover with the previous undergraduates, which gave me a solid understanding of the role. My manager has been consistently approachable, always available to answer questions, review my work, and actively support my development throughout the placement.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Hondas company culture is heavily focused on their core philosophy, the three joys and respect for the individual which you can see in everyones work. Everyone is very friendly and willing to help.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have had the best experience at my placement year at Honda. I found it to be a valuable and rewarding experience that allowed me to apply my academic knowledge in a practical setting, develop key HR skills, and grow both professionally and personally. The supportive team environment, variety of tasks, and opportunities to take on real responsibility made the experience both engaging and fulfilling. I could not recommend this placement experience more to anyone looking to go into HR.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Honda Motor Europe
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Honda Motor Europe to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Honda Motor Europe
Always complete a cover letter, this makes you stand out from other applications. Research about the company too.
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