Product Assistant Review

by TUI UK & Ireland

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Working in the Product department, i feel that i got everything out of my placement that i needed.

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

    • Great Managers - they value their staff very well and recognise achievement, rewarding accordingly

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

    • Manager was very approachable, if I had any questions, I could always ask them

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

    • Most days were quite hectic, especially during peak points of the Product cycle

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot more responsibility than anticipated, however I welcomed this and enjoyed the tasks that it entailed

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

    • I have definitely developed all of my skills further, whilst at TUI - these included time management, increased confidence, communication and presentation skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great, open plan atmosphere

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

    • Fantastic - right from the induction period through to the Placement leaving party

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

    • I was offered this, however it was always difficult to fit this in

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Am hoping to return, although this is not confirmed

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • None with fellow placement students, a small amount with some people in my Department (which was enough to be honest!)

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Luton is pretty cheap, although I'd advise to avoid it at all costs - heading to Harpenden or St Albans is more expensive but such a better atmosphere!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Luton - awful, Harpenden/St Albans - not bad for drinks but no chance of clubbing. You'll need to head to Watford/MK/London for that!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Overall, there's quite a few things going on - charity work, football clubs etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2012

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