Commercial Intern Review
at Expedia Group
Internship (1 Month+)
Business Management
London
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My role involved learning first-hand how to manage current partner relations by leveraging data analytics, strategic communication skills and the account management cycle. I also got exposure to new partner acquisitions, project-based work and networking. Some examples of my responsibilities included: creating an innovative internal processes manual, working with partners' accounts to maximise their potential on EG's brand websites, attending learning and leadership series with other interns as well as team/ project meetings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given plenty of responsibility during my internship. I was allowed to explore various impactful project ideas for the organisation and then manage the project to successfully deliver the idea and innovate. I managed partner accounts and I was responsible for maximising their potential on company's brand websites. My work was a key part in defining organisational processes as well as making important strategic decisions.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I learnt new skills like working with agile project management concepts and software, pitching and persuasive communication skills, prioritisation and strategic decision-making. I developed my commercial acumen and learnt about the travel tech industry, multi-tasking, emotional intelligence, teamwork, leadership and numerical skills. I had weekly coaching meetings with my manager in which I was able to map the skills I wanted to achieve during the internship and then focus on how to develop them.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received tons of support and guidance. My manager had incredible coaching skills which helped me find the skills needed to succeed in my desired career and then I was able to work with him to identify blockers and overcome them in my work. The culture at Expedia Group is amazing: people are so friendly and happy to help. I networked with many employees from different teams, learned from their career journeys and was directed to resources I needed.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture encourages helping each other, turning work into passion and having a common vision. There were lots of social events for interns and I got the chance to meet top leadership members. The CEO went to London to meet us which personally made me feel included and it shows how important people are for Expedia Group.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it a lot!!! I thrived in the role and there is so much more to learn and discover so I wish to come back as a full-time employee. I enjoyed the great number of opportunities available to experiment, grow and innovate. I enjoyed the social aspect as well because we were lots of interns and I have build great friendships with other talented and brilliant students.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Expedia Group
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Expedia Group to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Expedia Group
During the interview process my advice is to put in the time to prepare by reading as much as you can about Expedia Group and the industry. The interview process can seem challenging but if you understand what the company stands for and show how your personality matches it, you will succeed! Actually, the interviewers were the ones that got me so excited about Expedia Group. I asked them about their own roles and what they enjoy the most about working at Expedia Group and the more I heard, the more I wanted to get the internship. Expedia Group is one of the biggest organisations in the travel tech industry and I think it is great to work for such a big, impactful and clearly-aligned company because you have numerous opportunities to explore WHO you are, WHAT you like and find out HOW you can achieve it. So go for it!
