Late Trading Assistant Review

by TUI UK & Ireland

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I enjoyed my time at TUI in Commercial. So much so that i applied for and secured a job in their Coventry office which has allowed me to stay working for the business!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There is a great social scene at TUI - and in my experience even the GM's join in and get their wallets out! I dont think that happens everywhere!?

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Training an development is really understood at TUI. facilities are first class and there is plently of time dedicated to your develoment throughout your placement. The first 3 weeks are a little intense!

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Working in trading means you constantly have a new issue to resolve.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility was introduced in stages.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I am now more likely to apply for roles in fields i would never have considered before. I now realise the benefits of working for a large company in in terms of Development opportunities.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Trading is a serious environment and the atmosphere reflects that. Work hard, play hard.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement is managed and supported by people who work in 'real role' within the department. I feel it would benefit from more HR resource and money.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I do not feel short changed by my time at TUI, however if you apply dont expect your development to come on a plate. If you dont seak it out yourself, get the time to get around and meet new people, your likely to sit behind a desk for a year and not get to meet the wider business!

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am still currently working for TUI in a different role P/t while at uni. I would really like to work for TUI Travel upon graduating.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Limited - depends what you want from the scheme.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very cheap! £250 pcm rent and walk to work.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lived in a residential area and Luton of an evening really isn't appealing!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not that i can remember.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2011

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