Marketing Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • A fantastic opportunity to have a big impact in a multinational comapny.

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

    • A major member of the team who took an interest in your development

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

    • Big focus on personal and career development

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

    • Very busy but the best way to learn and excel.

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

    • You get thrown in at the deep end with some real responsibitilty giving impactful results.

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

    • Learnt an incalculable amount for this year that will stay with me.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hardwork but great fast paced atmosphere.

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

    • Great support from Microsoft.

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

    • Treated as a full time employee, with a focus on career and personal developement.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Fantastic place to get a graduate job but tough competition

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of interns with a good end of year party.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Wasn't too bad but all relative to your choices.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good fun with numerous bars.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Countless opportunities to get involved with projects across the business.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South East

June 2012

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