Audience Marketing Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I had such a brilliant year and learnt so much about a career in marketing and about myself.

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

    • Everyone was really helpful and valued my input as much as anyone elses.

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

    • I had weekly meeting with my manager and bi-weekly meetings with my team. I also had a mentor and a buddy.

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

    • My work load was constant and at times was challenging, but so rewarding.

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

    • I had my own budget to manage and programmes to run. I was also allowed to use my initiative in many situations to improve my performance

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

    • I learnt so much practical information that has already been far more useful that my 2 years at university put together. I also have a dissertation topic ready that I know inside out and I'm passionate about.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was fantastic and my department was really brightly colloured with music always playing and new technologies floating around for you tp play with.

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

    • The HR team were really helpful with any matters and other interns helped to organise a fantastic year for us.

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

    • I was allowed to attend numerous courses and meetings to further my learning.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I already have an interview lined up for the grad scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • With 96 interns there was always something going on and the funded intern parties were amazing.

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

    • If you know what bars to head to Reading can be a really good night out.

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

    • In the city centre the bars were usually busy all week.

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

    • The internal citizenship team were fantastic and the sports and social opportunities were always great.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Scotland

October 2009

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