Travel Coordinator Review

by Golfbreaks.com

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Golfbreaks.com. The working environment is incredibly friendly and positive and everyone supports each other to achieve their targets.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues, I felt like I had a real impact on my team and I got recognition from management and my colleagues when I performed well.

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

    • My manager has given me a great level of support this year. They have always been happy to answer any and all questions that I have had and have supported and encouraged me to develop throughout the year.

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

    • I have been consistently busy throughout my year. As it is a travel company with travel seasons, some months are busier than others but I have always been given more than enough work to keep me engaged, with some points the workload being slightly too much.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given a large amount of responsibility as I have been treated exactly the same as any full time employee on my team.

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

    • The skills that I have developed particularly in communication and organisation will be invaluable and transferable to my studies when I return to University and for my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office is always buzzing with it being a contact centre, there is rarely a dull moment

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

    • The placement was well organised with a helpful and engaging 2 week training period and then subsequent support and training throughout.

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

    • The company put time and effort into improving my skills and making me as capable in my role as I could be for the year.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The employment prospects are good if I was to return, however due to the size of the company the progression once in a full time role is somewhat limited.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes it is a very sociable company with a large proportion of the company enjoying socialising together outside of work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is located in Windsor which is an expensive area to live and work.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There a good number of pubs but the nightlife for clubs is not great and it is expensive.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is opportunity to join a football team but not too much else.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Customer Service

South West

July 2019

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