Technical Account Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Without a doubt, best decision...EVER.

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

    • I was immersed into my team of 30. I always felt welcome and we several social events as a team.

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

    • My manager was fantastic. He continuously encouraged me to meet people from around the business and improve my knowledge base through the extensive learning opportunities available.

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

    • I always had work to do and if I could see a quiet patch approaching then I would proactively ask for more work.

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

    • I worked on an enterprise level account based in London. This gave me a fantastic insight into enterprise level business operations and their constraints. I was also given the responsibility to own and manage several accounts which I was soley responsible for.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always good a sense of humor amongst my team and everyone was so down to earth.

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

    • Very well organised. If i felt something needed changing my feedback was welcomed and acted upon.

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

    • Free exams that would have cost me close to £1000.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • I have the experience and the knowledge to succeed. It is approaching the time where I will need to step up.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Intern Xmas and summer Ball sponsored by Microsoft. Great fun!

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

    • It was not that bad, the central Reading is not the nicest of areas though.

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

    • Student town - Lots of cheap nights out available.

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

    • There was always a club or social activity being run. Theatre trips, Kite surfing, Ski Trips, a large amount of sports teams with funding from Microsoft.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

May 2010

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