Global Account Sales Coordinator Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I joined a team that was going through a large amount of change, and this created a great number of challenges and opportunities.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The mechanisms for feedback and the general culture were fantastic, I felt really valued.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was fortunate to have a fantastic manager and a number of mentors during my time, to give me direction and advice.

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

    • I was kept very busy and took on reach projects. Time management was a crucial skill.

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

    • I was given a great degree of autonomy and some responsibility on certain programmes/projects.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I would say that work experience is now a mandatory part of the university programme (it was not an option at my University, I chose to seek work) and that the lessons I take from this year will set me up for success in my degree and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was generally a good working environment and everyone is friendly and approachable.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good support from Business Groups and UK HR Team.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given ample opportunity to take on reach projects and encouraged to seek and act on feedback.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Generally good environment.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive, but worthwhile.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Generally good.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Opportunities for sports and whatever takes your interest!

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2013

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