Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
We’re no longer just a car company. Our people are on a mission to
create a future mobility society, where movement is possible and
accessible for everyone. We strive to stay ahead of the times,
endeavouring to be studious and creative for the betterment of life
and society. Using our technology, we work towards a future of
convenience and happiness, available to all.
Today we're running AMAs with a few of our mechanical, technical,
mechatronics and environmental engineers. We also have teammates doing
CV reviews to ensure your CV is at its best, as well as some interview
practice, to help build confidence and provide you with tips to
support those initial corporate interactions.
Ideas on what to ask:
- - Potential roles/industries for Engineering graduates
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- Difference between learning the theories and applying them
in the workplace
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- Importance of mentoring and sponsorship on your careers
- - Navigating male dominated industries
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- Continuous Learning and Development – Having Growth Mindset
- - Future skills
- - Or anything really!
Ideas on what to ask:
- - What is it like being an Engineer at TMCA?
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- What type of projects do you work on and what is involved?
- - What type of people are TMCA looking for?
- - Are there career development opportunities at TMCA?
- - How do you balance work-life responsibilities?
Ideas on what to ask:
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- What type of projects do you work on and what is involved?
- - What type of people are TMCA looking for?
- - Are there career development opportunities at TMCA?
- - Why culture is important within a workplace
Ideas on what to ask:
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- Why it is important to experience a wide range of
roles/experiences within your career
- - Why culture is important within a workplace
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- What roles exist in the workplace for engineers (there may
be some you haven't thought of)
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- How being a technical boffin doesn't have to be your pathway
as an engineer
- - How being a technical boffin can be your pathway
- - Why finding a mentor and a champion is important
- - How to make gin
- - Or anything else you can think of…
Ideas on what to ask:
- - What is it like to work in a male dominated industry?
- - How do I decide if engineering is right for me?
- - How hard is it to drive off road?
- - What’s it like working in motorsport?
Ideas on what to ask:
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- The need for a more diverse workforce in digital and IT
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- What skills are transferable across different roles and
industries?
- - What habits do I need to cultivate for success?
- - How can I stand out from my peers?
Ideas on what to ask:
- - How did you get started in the automotive industry?
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- What skills are essential for success in mechanical
engineering?
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- Can you share tips on how to stand out in a male-dominated
field?
- - What has been a unique project you worked on?
Ideas on what to ask:
- - How to develop your Personal Brand
- - How to approach Problem Solving differently
- - How to communicate your ideas more successfully
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- How your Curiosity leads to a habit of Continuous Learning
and Development
- - Areas of opportunities within Technology