Global Optimization Team intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Microsoft gave me responsibilities I could never have dreamed of, to lead with partners, to drive strategy and to execute Marketing campaigns across Multi-regions. It's been phenomenal.

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

    • Massively so, we aren't pencil-pushing, coffee-making interns. We're full time employees and treated as such.

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

    • When needed i was certainly given it. Proud to say I am not only colleagues with my managers, but friends outside of work also. They've been epic.

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

    • No comments needed. I was kept... Busy!

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

    • shedloads!

    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've grown not only as a professional but as a person this year, it's been a life lesson in many respects. I've loved it all and can't wait to apply it to my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Welcoming, inspiring and explorative.

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

    • The structure built as the year progressed, but I liked that. Some may not.

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

    • They invested in terms of responsibility, they gave me important roles and let me drive with my ideas. That's a first class investment.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very much so, I have other goals... but of all the other options, MS is top

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Massively

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

    • I lived in London... not cheap!

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

    • London = Epic

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

    • 100%, everywhere you look

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Marketing

London

June 2016

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