HR Generalist Undergraduate Review
at Honda Motor Europe
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources
Bracknell
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
3.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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.
▪ Providing 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.
▪ Working with other HR Undergraduates for cross-departmental learning.
▪ Supporting the HR team in any other HR related activity as required
▪ Providing 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.
▪ Working with other HR Undergraduates for cross-departmental learning.
▪ Supporting the HR team in any other HR related activity as required
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given full trust and responsibility during my placement and was often relied upon/worked closely with colleagues to complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
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 my skills in: time management, prioritisation, collaboration, working with others in a team, presenting, Microsoft Excel, effective communication and attention to detail.
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?
4/5
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 a handover by the previous Undergraduates for a 2 week period at the start of my placement which allowed me to ease into the role. I had regular 1-1s with members of the team and could reach out via Teams if working remotely. I felt like I could speak to any member of the team for guidance.
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 focused on respect for the individual and the Power of Dreams which I felt was embedded into my role. The general atmosphere was friendly and positive.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
2/5
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 the opportunities presented during my placement. I feel that it has given me a full in-depth experience of HR and working in an office environment. At times it was challenging, however I could reach out to any member of the team for support.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
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 to ensure they research the company to show they are passionate when applying for a role. Ensure you have evidence of a variety of experiences to meet the job description and ensure you tailor your CV and cover letter to the company as this will help your application to stand out.
