UX Designer Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I loved it and found the career i want to chase after uni

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

    • My manager was the best i could have possibly hoped for, interested, caring, and a genius. Other members of the team were condescending and provocative at times, although he helped me overcome this.. Other than that the experience was truly unforgettable.

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

    • Weekly meetings ensured I was on track and he was always there too help me if i was in need or guidance.

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

    • I was mostly busy throughout the year, there were spikes of activity as usual but my manager made sure everything was balanced and i didn't burn out.

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

    • I wasn't treated as an intern. the Work i did will be seen in by the world in short space of time and that is invaluable.

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

    • My speed developed over time as a direct result of my training with my manager.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Creative, electric, nerdy, but nothing like it.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Down to a tee, they nailed it.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested time, money, and energy directly into me.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • MACH scheme offer opportunities from intern to grad

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, esoecially in soho and between interns and FTE's

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

    • £1000 a month.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • good

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

    • yes

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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