Technical Account Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • The company provided me with real life projects.

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

    • My team were really supportive and were cruitial in my personal development throught the year.

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

    • The support provided by my manager was brilliant! Not only did they support me in my role but i also got fantastic support in helping me improve my personal skills and expand my network of contacts within the business.

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

    • I was very busy, however the work was really enjoyable.

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

    • I was responsible for the support and to maintain high customer satisfication for three major finiancial instutions in the UK.

    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 have developed in leadership skills, cross-collobration skills and management skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The company provided various fun events throught the year and the working conditions were brilliant!

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

    • Just the best!

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

    • The company provided thousands of pounds in external training course and supported me in developing and maintaining a personal development plan.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • I have been offered a place on their graduate scheme upon graduation in 2012!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fantastic people!

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

    • Living in Reading is expensive, but not as expensive as London.

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

    • Brilliant!

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

    • i got involved in the sports teams

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail Banking, Computer Science, Consumer Products/FMCG, Customer Service

South West

November 2011

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