Game Design Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the entire placement greatly and felt I learned a lot during it.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues throughout the year

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

    • My direct manager kept me on the level all the time and guided my work effort well.

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

    • My days were full of work for for the entire year, but I never felt overworked or burnt out.

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

    • I was given responsibility for several in-game features and content that would have been in the final product (Fable Legends).

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have not yet continued my degree, but I feel I learned a lot that will help with my future studies and work.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in both the offices I was in was extremely positive and supportive.

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

    • Microsoft organized the placement year very well for its interns, and provided opportunities to participate in additional projects,

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

    • Microsoft gave its interns several opportunities to learn and exercise skills during the placement year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Employment prospects as appealing, depending on the studio.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • As I was placed outside of the main Microsoft headquarters I only had a small group of other interns with me, and as such we didn't get to take part the social activities with the rest of the group.

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

    • Quite good in both the studios I worked at.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didn't seek out the nightlife during my placement.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As I was not placed at the main headquarters these activities were limited.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Television/Film/Media

July 2016

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