Account Technology Strategist Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • It was an absolutely amazing year, I've learnt so much and had so many opportunities to improve my skillset

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

    • I had the best team ever. My manager and most of the guys in my team became my friends, I could share with them all my thoughts and how I felt about work and in general. It really helped me to stay motivated!

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

    • I had a mentor from my team who I was having catch up meetings with every Friday: we built plans for a week and then would go over how much I've done and where I struggled in the next meeting. I It was extremely helpful. I also had catch up meetings with my manager every two weeks, where we tracked my progress and identified new projects I could get involved in.

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

    • There were days where I was extremely busy but I never felt overloaded or bored. Always things to do and they are always very exciting and useful.

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

    • I had a chance to drive key engagements with CxO level stakeholders from enterprise customers. I organised a lot of events to support the team with their commitments.

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

    • My CV looks absolutely great now, I had an opportunity to get involved in so many projects this year. I have improved my confidence, presentation, time management, leadership, team, peoples skills. It will be so much easier to study at uni

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is always very happy and friendly

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

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

    • I've done a lot of training courses to make it easier for me to work in my role

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • I'm applying for a graduate scheme and really hoping that I will get back here

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we became very close and we will definitely stay in touch

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

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

    • A lot of night clubs with different types of music and London wasn't that far either which gave us more options

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

    • A lot of volunteering events

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2012

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