Product Assistant Review
by TUI UK & Ireland
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
At times deadlines can be very tight but overall it is really good and you are given a real job to do and real responsibilities.
I feel that they value my opinions and take them on board in their decisions.
I was given a lot of support in relation to learning the new systems but not so much that it felt like I wasn't making my own decisions.
At times I am a bit too busy, but as long as I plan ahead I can fit all the tasks I have to do in.
I was given the responsibility of the brochure entirely and I was allowed to price independently after a few times being guided however I still went through the pricing decisions with manager but they also do this with their manager.
Whilst on my placement I have recevied a number of training courses, all of which will be continue to be benificial here but also in the future, when I go back to uni and in my future career.
The Company
The office is very young and there is a big emphasis on socialising outside of work. Also as a travel company the opportunity to go on work related trips also helps.
The placement is very well set up from our 3 week induction to continuing your development throughout the year.
The company invested a lot in my personal training and development allowing me to go to a nubmer of workshops to help develop skills to use in my day to day role and to take away for the future.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
International Travel
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
I would really like to come back and work here in the future, perhaps by applying for the new graduate scheme.
The Culture
As a group of 10 we got on really well and it was a really good number as we all knew each other really well. As I and 4 other placements live together it means everyone always has somewhere to stay for nights out. We often go on nights out as a placement group and have done loads of things together.
Living was a lot cheaper in Luton than it would be in London but the wage I recevied obviously reflected this. For those that lived at home they have all been able to save, where as I haven't although I have still been able to do everything I want.
Nightlife in Luton is ok but there isn't much choice. However it is only a short train ride to other places such as St. Albans and London.
Out of work activities were organised on a regular basis throughout our department mainly for the younger members of the department.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Scotland
April 2010
