HR Generalist, Undergraduate Review
at Honda Motor Europe
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources
Bracknell
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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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.
▪ Communicating with employees including preparation of formal letters and correspondence.
▪ Provide support for the Undergraduate Recruitment process including assistance with interviews.
▪ Managing and maintaining HR systems, ensuring that information given is captured correctly and effectively.
▪ Handling of sensitive data and confidential documents and reports.
▪ Arranging and attending a variety of HR meetings.
▪ Working with other HR Undergraduates for cross-departmental learning.
▪ Supporting and contributing to ongoing HR initiatives and projects.
▪ Provide support for the Undergraduate Recruitment process including assistance with interviews.
▪ Managing and maintaining HR systems, ensuring that information given is captured correctly and effectively.
▪ Handling of sensitive data and confidential documents and reports.
▪ Arranging and attending a variety of HR meetings.
▪ Working with other HR Undergraduates for cross-departmental learning.
▪ Supporting and contributing to ongoing HR initiatives and projects.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a great deal of responsibility. I was fully trusted and relied upon by my colleagues to complete work accurately for tight daily, monthly deadlines.
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 developed the following skills: prioritisation, problem solving, time management, effective communication, team player, attention to detail, flexibility skills. I have also learnt how to use excel effectively to create different monthly reports.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
At the start of my placement, I received a 2 week handover period with the previous undergraduates. This handover period was beneficial to my initial learning and really helped me settle into my role. Throughout my placement year, I have received regular one to one meetings with my line manager and I have always been able to reach out to other members of the team who have always available to support.
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?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture at Honda centers around 'the power of dreams' which is integrated into everyday working environment. Everyone is always encouraged look at processes and question why things are done in a certain way, I found this really interesting as I had never worked anywhere like that before!
On a daily basis, the general atmosphere of the business is always really positive and friendly.
On a daily basis, the general atmosphere of the business is always really positive and friendly.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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 really enjoyed my placement year with Honda. I have been able to enhance my existing skill set and develop a variety of new skills. Everything I have learnt throughout my placement year will contribute to my future professional development.
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
I would advise others applying to Honda Motor Europe for a placement year to make sure you properly research the company and it's values. You also need to ensure your CV includes a variety of experiences that link to relevant skills. Finally, when applying submit a CV and cover letter!
