Trading Assistant Review

by TUI UK & Ireland

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I am pleased to go into work in the mornings. I enjoy my job role and like the people I work with. Everyday something i do something different and every week i learn something new. There are lots of opportunities to challenge your self and get the most out if the placement.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • As we work within smaller teams within departments, you get to work closely with your colleagues.

    5/5

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

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

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

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • From job specific skills to training in delivering presentations and Excel skills, i will be taking a lot out of the placement year to help with final year and the future

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Working within a open planned office in small networks, the atmosphere is nice. Everyone is friendly and easy to get along with.

    5/5

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

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

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • 5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • We have placement meetings once a month to catch up, in these meetings we try to arrange a placement socail for every month and there are plenty of birthdays to be celebrated within the year.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • A few placement students got together and we got a 5 bedroom house, so the rent and bills are really reasonable. As its a student town the cost of socialising is also ok.

    5/5

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

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

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

December 2008


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