UK Service Delivery Lead Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • This role gave me huge responsibility and taught me more than I have ever learnt throughout university and in other job roles. The skills and training I have been lucky to gain are invaluable.

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

    • I was never trated as in intern. always as a valued member of the team!

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

    • My manager supported me every step of the way and pushed me to be better. We had weekly 1:1s to ensure I was moving forward.

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

    • There was never a dull moment in this job role. It was extremely hectic but I personally enjoyed this.

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

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

    • Work experience is always the key to your self development - it was great to put things learnt in university to practice. This job will remain my first great step in career development.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Can be quite stressful at times which is why I marked as an 8 but mostly everyone stayed positive and friendly. Great atmosphere and great team to sit by. Banter was also good :)

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Unfortunately the internship employs between 70-90 and then we all fight to get a place on the Grad Scheme emplying on average 20. However alot of people can come back through the normal job application which would still be great.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lived with 5 other interns and there were lots of parties! Intern ball on Friday :)

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

    • It was only Reading - Paid £300 a month for rent and socialising was average cost. Keep living as a student and you will save lots!

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

    • Not as good as Birmingham but still had a good time!

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

May 2010

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