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Toyota GB

Projects assistant Review

at Toyota GB

Placement (10 Months+)

Project Management, Business Management

Epsom

Review Submitted: July 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - 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.
Collaboration with my team and department, projects, reporting weekly and monthly. Use of excel, Microsoft office, power Bi, Compass. Presentations, team meetings bi weekly 1-2-1s with my manager and monthly with my line manager.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, i often did not feel like a student as i got to do things like present to my division. However, i also felt very supported and a lack of pressure which made me feel comfortable.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt to use reporting systems like compass and talk desk. I have developed confidence, presentation skills (both presenting and making slides), excel skills, development skills, how to build relationships in the workplace and collaborate effectively.
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?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Regular meetings in place with managers. My team made me feel very supported, i knew i could ask for help wherever needed.
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?
Very positive. Nice to be in, especially my team/ department. Everyone was friendly.
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?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would recommend it as a student placement. The work was interesting and taught me many skills and expertise yet, I did not feel stressed or like I was under extreme pressure. The support from managers and even senior leadership was very good.
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 Toyota GB
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Toyota GB to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Toyota GB
Be friendly, be positive and make the most of every opportunity. Remember that everyone wants you to do well. Be curious and ask questions. Never be afraid to ask for help/support. Spread out work to not get stressed/ avoids any monotomy.
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