Software Engineer Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was great fun. I learnt lots.

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

    • I fell like a valued member of the team.

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

    • My manager gave me plenty of advice and helped me further my experience as an intern.

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

    • I always had plenty of work to do.

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

    • I have been given a lot of responsibility and taken ownership of some of the features I was given.

    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 am far more comfortable in what I am supposed to be doing and the last year will be much easier than it would have if I didn't take a placement year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and always willing to provide assistance if required.

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

    • Very well organised everything was set up and ready for me when I first started and then I was quickly integrated with the project

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

    • I was always given support and mentorship when I asked or required it.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have built good relationships with my colleagues so have some good connections that could potentially be used to secure a job once I graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • London.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Soho.

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

    • Yes

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

London

June 2016

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