Premier Field Engineer Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience with some amazing people. Wonderful atmosphere and life changing.

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

    • They are very welcoming and supportive at Microsoft and my role was important so felt very valued.

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

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

    • Depending on the day but as busy as you want to be really, make the most out of your time.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Very good responsibility, placed in charge of a business and given important decisions as well as customer interaction.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills for life far beyond university with a lot of business experience but also formal training such as presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really great especially Monday which is community day.

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

    • Bit of confusion at the start but clear goals established and means to meet them.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Microsoft invest more in you than any other company.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The MACH scheme is tough to get on!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Lived in London and commuted to Reading - don't reccomend

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering

South East

June 2012

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