Sales Representative Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Great team.

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

    • Very good support/guidance through regular catch ups.

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

    • Kept busy throughout the year with a good work/life balance.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility was given, especially towards the second half of the year.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Invaluable experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere. Often very quiet due to the time colleagues spent on the road.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good structure.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot of time was invested in me throughout the year.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Relatively high.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • With 87 interns there was a very good social scene.

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

    • Relatively well priced.

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

    • Average at best.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Good number of opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2011

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