Readiness Co-Ordinator Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed the role. Felt that I had real business responsibilites and that my contribution was valued. Excellent opportunites for self development.

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

    • Felt part of the team almost instantly. Even have excellent relationships with others from outside my team.

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

    • Straightforward and direct manager, who helped me gain the most and gave me key objectives to complete for my placement.

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

    • Did find that some months were busier than others.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Owned my own part of the business. And I am currently pushing through a new process which will be implemented in the next few months.

    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 feel that what I have learned will help in my future studies

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always had a fun, postive and jovial atmosphere.

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

    • Seemed to be very streamlined.

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

    • Had all training possibilities at my disposal.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

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

    • Even though very competetive, feel that there is scope for a future role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Difficult to rate as have a wife and child, so couldnt spend much time socialising with the other interns.

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

    • Quite expensive compared to other parts of the country.

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

    • Again, not really my scene....

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

    • I got involved in volunteering. There was also lots of opportunities for charity work.

    5/5
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Scotland

May 2010

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