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Toyota GB

Assistant, Remarketing Services Review

at Toyota GB

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations

Epsom

Review Submitted: June 2023

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!

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Data analysis and problem solving to report an improve upon Residual Values for both Toyota and Lexus. Also includes a day-to-day responsibility to communicate with the Industry to inform of new releases, technical information and respond to any queries.
Communication is also made internally to understand the developments of the product line-up.
You are encouraged to look for opportunities to improve upon existing processes in your roll, learning about the 'Kaizen' culture of the Japanese company.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I believe the most impressive thing about this placement is the level of responsibility you are given. The general work environment is low stress and the people who work here are very supportive and happy to help should you need it when at first your responsibilities are daunting.
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?
Yes, I have developed a number of new skills including the following:
PowerBI
Communication
Presenting
Time Management
Project Management
Event Organising
I have also been able to develop some of my existing skills including:
Outlook
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Social Skills.
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?
The first two weeks come with an in-depth handover period to begin our understanding of the role and the people we work with. Managers dedicate their time to you to support you all the way through. We are also allocated mentors from other parts of the business to assist us with our main projects.
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?
The culture is incredibly social. A committee of colleagues work to put on extra curricular activities which range broadly to include everyone's interests. The office is beautiful and full of light which helps to appreciate the day. There is also a committed CSR team that encourage charity events etc, which makes the culture one that can benefit society.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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 enjoyed it a lot. I made the most of all opportunities, including ones that pushed me to dedicate myself to a charitable cause. (e.g ride london & Lake District 50km walk) I have made very good friends and enjoyed all of it and will definitely miss it when i am gone.
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 Toyota GB
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Toyota GB to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Toyota GB
Definitely go for it and do your best to put yourself outside of your comfort zone. You learn so much and make lasting connections.
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