Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Interesting, got insight into different parts of the business, workload manageable, environment can be turbulent/uncertain.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Helpful, colleagues tend to look out for each other

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

    • Frequent catch-ups, updates on progress, immediate managers care, people higher up the hierarchy less concerned

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

    • Some days./weeks of immense stress and pressure, others with barely anything to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given responsibility when asked for it, comes down to how much responsibility one wishes to take on. However, sometimes not trusted with bigger projects (which is understandable)

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Great opportunities for upskilling, getting insights into other parts of the business

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Working from home is an option so office was often empty, when full, atmosphere was relatively social/loud, sometimes difficult to focus

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Heavily dependent on which part of the business one was working in, I joined at a very turbulent time and was in a very unstable team, oftentimes not clear on objectives, long-term planning impossible

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Upskilling is encourages and there are opportunities, however it comes down to how much one wants to expand skillset

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Difficult to say

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Affordable, cheaper than London

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • NA

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

    • Some, not many

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2018

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