Project manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic opportunity, would love to come back.

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

    • Almost feel like a full timer, your opinions are highly valued by all colleagues. This doesn't mean you're some kind of celebrity who people go to for your opinion, but it does mean if you have an idea you will be listened to.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Unfortunately my manager was on maternity leave for half of my internship, however I was given a different manager for the time being, and a personal mentor to teach me things.

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

    • Comes in bursts, depends on the job role...

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

    • A lot of responsibility, makes you feel very valued. always a team to back you up if you get bogged down too.

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

    • Fantastic amount of training, great personal development. Meeting people who inspire you for life. Certificates for your CV, qualifications.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • So much money was spent on personal development, from team building to work life balance seminars.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You have to be pretty lucky to get a job, i think about 3/6 out of 100 interns get the graduate job. Unfortunately even if you're fantastic in your internship with recommendations from a lot of people it all comes down to the application process as to whether you get the job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Because of the many interns, so nights out are planned and you can make friends quickly and easily. Reading is not a bad night out!

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

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

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

    • So many opportunities to get involved in many activities outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2011

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