Commercial Placement Student Review

- Loading products onto the First Choice website - Reviewing destinations and the products within them - Analysing competitors and their product and ancillaries offerings - Daily online calls with the product team - Occasional online calls with my line manager - Completed and presented a project on the flying opportunities for First Choice - Completed and presented a project on the potential for a VPN partnership for First Choice - Completed and presented a project a business project on potential opportunities for long-haul holidays for TUI UK&I - Completed and presented a charity project to raise money for the TUI Care Foundation

- Developed my Excel skills - Developed my presentation skills - Developed my communication skills - Developed my teamworking skills - Developed my time management skills - Learned new operating systems

I was given the responsibility of loading products onto the First Choice website. This required detailed checking of hotel ratings and geographical locations. These were presented and sold on the website so it was important that they were to a good standard and detailed in the correct location so as to uphold the high standards of the First Choice brand. I was also given the responsibility of conducting in-depth competitor analysis. This included reviewing competitors packages, their ancillary offerings and also the range of flight options they were able to offer customers.

While on my placement I received a large amount of support and guidance from not only the teams I was working in but also the L&D team of TUI as well. Working with a wide range of people across multiple different teams people were always there to support me if I had any troubles or queries.

- Very inclusive company culture - There was a culture of teamwork and positivity, creating a very relaxed and comfortable working environment - There was an atmosphere of collaboration and productivity

I have enjoyed my placement and have had the opportunity to work closely and learn from a wide range of friendly and experienced individuals. I have had some great opportunities while here including not only attending overseas conferences, but also having the chance to present to a wide range of people including Senior Managers and other members of the TUI UK&I board. I have formed some great friendships with my collages and fellow placement students who have all helped to make my experience really enjoyable.

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I would recommend a placement at TUI as it is a very relaxed and welcoming company. You will have a wide range of great experiences and opportunities My key piece of advice would be to take advantage of all of the experiences and opportunities given to you as they are something you may not have the chance to experience again