Resource Management Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Was a great learning experience, I got to do lots of cross departmental work which was crucial for further developement

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

    • I had a struggle to prove myself within my team though but throughout Microsoft you are never viewed as "just an intern"

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • As you are not viewed as an intern, people sometimes forget that you do need additional support.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, this was one of my greatest struggles whilst on placement trying to find a work life balance

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I covered for my manager and ran senior management meetings.

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

    • Although my placement wasn't directly related to my degree, the connections I have made are crucial for my career and the next steps.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • This office was both a social place (table football and pool) but there is a highly professional element

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

    • The internship is fantastic and the ability to have cross departmental work experience makes it.

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

    • There are great training programmes available and a lot of training that isn't initially provided if you ask they will aim to make it available for you.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • The graduate scheme is quite restrictive as only three streams are offered.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent. There were always lots of socials and you were never on your own.

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

    • Rent is exceptionally cheap in Reading comparatively to other areas. Public transport is expensive.

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

    • The nightlife is not bad however there are not many places to go to other than a few bars. A few of the clubs are not the nicest of places.

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

    • There are lots of societies with work and volunteering opportunities which is a big appeal to an internship with Microsoft.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management Consulting

South East

June 2012

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