Small Business Server Product Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Microsoft is a fantastic place to work. It is massive company with great scope to get involved in many different things, especially as an intern. It is also a company that values is employees.

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

    • I was treated like an employee, not an "intern".

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

    • My manager was a fantastic support and was always on hand to help out if needed. I was also fortunate to have mentors across the business, who were also able to offer guidance.

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

    • I was always busy, and if I'm honest, often did not have enough time to do everything. However to me this was a good thing and meant I had more to get involved in.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I would never have thought I would have been given the level of responsibility I was. Being able to launch products was fantastic!

    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 learnt so much, and so much more than I was even expecting; from IT knowledge to marketing knowledge. It defiantly has helped shape me going forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were always friendly and never let their busy workloads get to much. I was fortunate enough to work in a very positive team atmosphere.

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

    • Overall the placement was structured well. However it did take time for my roles and responsibilities to be finalised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • If I expressed an interest in learning something new, my manager always supported this. I was always encouraged to learn more.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • It would be fantastic to work for Microsoft again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was over 80 interns. Most interns lived with other interns. This combination meant that from day 1 a ready made friendship group was developed. However the area itself was not very vibrant.

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

    • It was standard southern prices.

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

    • Very Poor.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • From sports clubs and societies, there was always something to be involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South West

October 2011

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