European PR and Communications Undergraduate Review
at Honda Motor Europe
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing
Bracknell
Review Submitted: June 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Creation, translation and distribution of external PR. Managing the redesign of internal communications fortnightly newsletters, supporting on the creation of our internal magazine every 3 months - both of which are send our across Europe so require translation and approvals. Managed the social media accounts for our corporate Twitter and our consumer HME Instagram. Looked after 5 cost center budget trackers and liaised with budget managers on month end. Risk assessments, event support and recruitment.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was heavily involved in many content projects. I was able to lead some projects myself such as internal communications redesign and social media. I had a high level of responsibility managed strictly embargoed assets and media. Great exposure to the business and provided opportunities to go abroad to understand how events come together in my team and line of work. Exposed to the financial management from raising PO's to accruals.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Learnt to use:
Vimeo
Google Analytics
Content Management Site
DCIW
SAP
Developed use of Teams and Excel
Developed skills:
Internal communication
Process management
Creative
Analytical
Interpersonal
Project Management
Vimeo
Google Analytics
Content Management Site
DCIW
SAP
Developed use of Teams and Excel
Developed skills:
Internal communication
Process management
Creative
Analytical
Interpersonal
Project Management
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
2/5
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?
I received support and guidance from most members from the wider team. At times, no one in the team could not help with issues I had but it allowed me to create new ways of ensuring this information is available for the next undergrad.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
The company culture is very passionate about dreams. People centered, offer event opportunities and are keen to get the undergrads involved.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
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 enjoyed my placement - it was very educating and I gained a great deal of experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Honda Motor Europe
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Honda Motor Europe to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Honda Motor Europe
Make sure you care about the culture - it's very ingrained in how Honda works. I was inspired by my love for Honda's heritage and I think to work here, you need to be somewhat passionate about some business areas.
