Business Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement so much, it was such a great opportunity for to learn and accomplish so many things.

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

    • I was always valued by team and was treated as an equal and given the right level of responsibilities.

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

    • My manager was very supportive and everyone around was more than happy to help and support at all times.

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

    • There are times when you are always working on something and times when you have bit more time at hand to concentrate on other things such as extra preparing for various qualifications.

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

    • I was given various responsibilities which allowed me to grow and learn so much. I was trusted with these responsibilities and always managed to deliver a good outcome.

    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 strongly feel I learned so much through my placement than at uni! I also feel that the things I learned will definitely help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very friendly atmosphere and you were encourage to participate

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

    • It was a well organised internship giving me various experiences

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

    • I was allowed to attend training and workshops for personal development

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I will for sure apply back

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a really good intern community with everyone happy to help

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

    • apprx. £500 pcm

    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?

    • There were various opportunities to get involved with outside of work eg. events

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

South West

June 2016

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