Sales - Account technology strategist Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I had the most fantastic year at Microsoft and has been a great experience.

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

    • Everyone I worked with was always more than happy to help and great to work with.

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

    • My manager was very supportive throughout the year and really helped my career progression.

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

    • Always very busy, especially on weeks when I was travelling to see customers.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility working with Microsoft Customers and Partners, the experience has been invaluable.

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

    • Everything I learnt will be valuable in my future career and a lot of what I learnt will help me at University next year , especially around presenting and time management.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really nice environment to work in and I nice balance between having fun and working hard.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Really well set up, my manger was really helpful and the HR team were always on hand throughout the year.

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

    • There were a wide variety of training courses available to me as an intern. As well as that Microsoft invest a lot of time in your personal development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am 100% going to apply for the graduate scheme !

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were some really good social events throughout the year, and a good atmosphere amongst interns. As well as this there is a great social scene with fellow colleagues.

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

    • I was working in Reading, therefore the living and socialising cost were not cheap but not that expensive.

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

    • Some really good nights out !

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

    • There are lots of activities to get involved in outside work, especially sport !

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

South East

July 2013

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