Associate Program Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I have absolutely loved my internship at Microsoft. No two days are the same and the people I have met have helped to shape my career.

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

    • At Microsoft you are not thought of as an different to your colleagues and I have been given the same responsibility in work as full time colleagues, as well as been recognised for the hard work I have done through the year.

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

    • Although I have changed managers through my internship as my manager has gone on maternity leave, I have really enjoyed being managed by two different people with very different approaches. Both have been so helpful and the community here also lets you feel like a student with a full time job!

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

    • They days fly by! No two days are the same for me, and I have been fortunate to be given a lot of variance in my role. I can honestly say I have never once looked at my watch and wanted the day to end... apart from the odd Friday after a Thursday night out with my team!

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

    • I am in change of reporting for a full Line of Business. This is really important, and I feel honoured to be given this amount of responsibility.

    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 had so many training opportunities. from shadowing, MOS Exam Certifications, training days and a variation of tasks, and I know I will perform better at university having these qualities.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although working in an EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) team means my team are away a lot, the intern and manager community is so strong there is always someone around, with lots of events happening every week at the HQ in Reading.

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

    • I loved the Welcome Day, meeting and getting to know the interns before deciding who to live with was important, as well a the Mid Year review and the End of Year event!

    4/5
  • 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 Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Brilliant! The MACH scheme is one of the best in the country and working here you can understand why!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • YES! There are over 100 of us this year, who are all very similar and enjoy similar things. We have organised holidays, away days, nights out and Ascot/Good wood races several times each this year!

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

    • I have managed to save a lot of money as well as go travelling for 6 weeks and on 3 other holidays as living in the student areas of Reading is cheaper than up north and £17,000 is a lot of money as a student.

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

    • The nightlife in Reading is good and has a real student vibe! Cheap nights and cheap drinks!

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

    • The sports teams at Microsoft regularly go abroad and the 101 teams are a great way to get involve outside work!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Management, Customer Service, Economics, Purchasing and Supply, Retail, Sales

International

June 2016

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