Lab Engineer Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The opportunity was second to none, the people were great, the experiences were great and I learned a huge about while laughing the whole time

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

    • Working closely with a small team meant I was valued like any other member and everyone was happy to provide help and support as needed

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

    • Support was always there when I needed or wanted it

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

    • There was always something to do but also enough time to do it

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

    • Once I was up to speed others often deferred to me when I had suggestions or opnions

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

    • I wouldn't have been able to develop the skills I did anywhere else

    0/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always fun to be had even during the busy periods

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

    • The scheme has been running for years so everyone knew what they where responsible for and passed that knowledge onto me

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

    • If there was the potential for me to get involved they offered it, even if it made the project take longer

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • While it is tough to get in I would love to work there

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly, there where opportunities to party, opportunities to go to the pub or just to hang out and play games

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

    • Reading is relatively expensive but being paid more than makes up for this

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

    • Tons of bars and clubs for every taste

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

    • Loads of social clubs and friendly people to hang out with

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering

South East

July 2013

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