Social Innovator Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I quite enjoyed it, the programme was in collaboration with London Youth and I had the chance to learn about the latest technology and pitch a project idea.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt very valued indeed.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • A significant amount of support, I had at least two people from Microsoft supporting me.

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

    • I definitely learnt transferable skills such as writing and presenting a project.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Extremely well structured.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere was amazing, there was a good work ethic but we had good fun too.

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

    • Food and accommodation was provided, so they invested quite a bit.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The insight did not give me the full insight, it was a slightly romantic view I'd say.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It did to an extent but you can't really know until you get employed.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was helpful in allowing me to consider other alternatives.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • But accommodation and food was provided.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Definitely.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Excellent.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, they play XBOX within the offices and they have a chill out spot.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Of courseI

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2013

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