Technical Account Manager Review
by Microsoft
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
4.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
As an intern in the business, you're valued equally as any other employee. You're given the same amount of responsibility, and are also supported as much as any new employee into the business. Initially, there's a steep learning curve, but once you're passed that, you're able to start taking on new projects and begin understanding the business.
I found everyone to be welcoming, and enjoy working with my core team.
Initially, my manager would weekly one on one meetings with me. We still have monthly meetings, and I'm also supported by a number of mentors, and other managers within the business.
Generally, I've had enough work every day (and more!). I've become involved in a number of projects, which have kept me busy.
I've been given responsibility in terms of ownership of customer accounts, and also accountable for a number of our team's measured targets. I've also project managed a team and have been involved in some high profile projects as well.
The internship has given me an insight into the world of business, which I wouldn't normally see from my Computer Science degree.
The Company
There was a good atmosphere in my office. My particular team were friendly, and regularly go out socially and have fun within the office.
The internship was well organised and setup, especially in the Services business area. Services put on particular projects and skill sessions for their interns.
Whilst on placement, I've completed a number of MOS exams and MTA exams. I've also been able to complete the ITIL Foundations exam, and have attended a number of courses on soft skills as well.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Microsoft have a great graduate scheme, and also has routes back in, whether as a Full Time Employee or contractor with a wealth of training opportunities. It's a very friendly environment, which makes future employment prospects very appealing.
The Culture
Interns would regularly work together on various projects and volunteering work, as well as go out socially.
Living in Reading is reasonable. If you don't have a car, you may struggle for things to do on the weekend occasionally, but there are a number of bars, restaurants and clubs which are roughly 20 mins away from my house.
Regularly go out with other interns and my team. There are a lot of great places to go in Reading.
There are a number of societies and sports clubs to get involved in, all available through an intranet site. If there's not one available that you want, all you need to do is set it up, and get interest from your colleagues.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology
South East
June 2013
