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Rating
3.5/5
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The internship program at Microsoft is very strong and rewarding. The role itself was not managed as well as it could have been
4/5
Not well supported by them team I am in I have had to make the most of my placement by searching outside of my official role
2/5
Was not well managed and passed through several managers during my year
1/5
4/5
Varied level of respnosibility
3/5
5/5
The Company
The department had a good vibe and work area
4/5
The program was well set up
4/5
4/5
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
5/5
5/5
The Culture
5/5
3/5
3/5
5/5
Details
Scotland
May 2010