Software Engineering in Development Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • It's quite a relaxing atmosphere around here. You can do whatever you like, as long as the work gets done. You can play table football, pool, on one of the many xboxes, go to the gym etc.

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

    • Everyone in my team, from other interns to seniors, is very nice and helpful. You can ask anyone anything, you can't ask for more support.

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

    • I can talk freely with my manager. If I need help or get stuck on something, I can just go to his desk and ask.

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

    • In my type of role, there is always something to work on. You have the main project that everyone is working on but you can take as many projects as you can handle. Including ones outside your role.

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

    • I could work in every single area my team was working on. I had access to everything and, if I had an idea I could just do it.

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

    • Very useful. Really, the best life lessons that you get are from the real world, working on real projects. It gives you another perspective on companies, on different job roles and you learn how to talk to people from all areas of the business.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great support, fun team

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

    • Lots of company events to go too.

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

    • Lots of opportunities, it is amazing of what you can do. It's just up to you: volunteering, shadowing, training etc.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Even with the advantage of being an intern, it's very hard to come back.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • People are friendly and sociable, you can find your own group easily.

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

    • Expensive but not too much.

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

    • Some good local clubs.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

November 2011

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