Education marketing Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Had an amazing time - loads of cool opportunities and great culture.

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

    • Everyone is super nice and respect individuality - I always felt valued.

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

    • I could have received more guidance and support at times, but this was only due to the fact that they gave me so much freedom and responsibility.

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

    • I was able to get all my work done every day between 9-5. During these hours though, I was always very busy.

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

    • I was given much more responsibility than I originally thought, and this gradually increased throughout the year.

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

    • The skills and knowledge I acquired during the placement will be invaluable to me moving forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always a fun and relaxed vibe.

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

    • The whole experience was extremely well organised.

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

    • There was always time to work on personal development, and people always respected this.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The future prospects at Microsoft certainly are appealing, but I believe other top companies offer better opportunities.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a decent social scene throughout the year, but nothing crazy.

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

    • London is very expensive!

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

    • London is amazing!

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

    • Always time to get involved in other opportunities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

London

June 2016

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