Services Internal Communications Co-ordinator Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility straight away in a challenging and varied role. I was shocked by how much I'd learnt in a month, and looking back on a whole year, I'm transformed!

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

    • Microsoft is a really friendly, respectful environment. My colleauge have given me a lot of responsibility and sought my opinion regularly.

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

    • I've had a fantastic manager, who has pushed, encouraged and helped me reflect in equal mesaure. On top of this, several managers and graduates have been fantastic mentors. The support for your personal development is secodn to none.

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

    • I've been extremely busy, but I like ti that way. I've made sure to take on lots of extra responsibilty, so I often stay later than working hours. A placement that allows you to take as much as you want from your year is veyr positive.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My day job has been demanding in its self, and its results are highly visible around the business. I was surprised I was trusted to such a big commitment so independently.

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

    • Real life experience applicable in so many ways.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I have a fun and chatty team. The people are friendly. Having a lot fo intern company is great too.

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

    • The induction week and activities before ti were really good. I was able to jump straight into work.

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

    • My manager and other mentors have been keen to see me succeeding, and have spent time with me weekly.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The graduate scheme (MACH Scheme) looks incredible. I'm in the process of applying now!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got to know a lot of other interns throughout the year. I only wish there were more planned events for the whole community as a collective, rather than just induction and leaving evnet.

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

    • Reading isn't cheap I'm afraid. But on our salary there's enough to get by and have fun.

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

    • Reading is lacking a killer venue or two. The bar/clubs are good, and not an issue at the start, but the party scene has nothing on most other major cities.

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

    • Football, extra projects, citizenship work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Journalism & Publishing

London

June 2012

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