Internal Operations Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    1.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The company was a bit of a let down in terms of quality of employee's and business acumen.

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

    • Varied from areas of the business. Microsoft is generally supportive of the intern process and most employees are happy to give up their time to answer questions etc.

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

    • My manager was fantastic, always supportive and provide advice and guidance where needed.

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

    • The role varied greatly throughout the year

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility for my area of the business.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My general IT skills improved over the course of the year.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Mainly dull, but by cooperate standards pretty open and friendly.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The University Staffing Team seemed to disappear between August and June.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were a couple of training events which helped me preform my role.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have no desire to work for Microsoft again.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • From what I hear there was.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reading is pretty standard in terms of living costs.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Reading can be expensive at weekends.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • there're are numerous sports clubs to get involved with.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2013

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