User Experience Designer 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
4.5
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The Culture
4.4
- 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
It was a slight struggle to start with but I really enjoyed it in the end!
VERY valued!
Great support from managers and mentors
Fairly busy most of the time with some quieter days which gave a great balance!
lots!
The skills I've learned will be massively helpful for the rest of my career.
The Company
Light hearted and fun!
Well organised, lots of opportunities outside your usual day job.
Lots!
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Healthcare from home
I'd like to think I might come back to Microsoft in the future
The Culture
great, there are so many placement students to socialise with at Microsoft!
Fairly cheap!
Good nightlife!
SO many opportunities!
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Computer Science
London
June 2013
