Human Resources & Citizenship Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Bit of Struggle initially but ones settled it was good.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I got on with my colleagues very well and I loved my team. I was happy to help them out with extra work they had and they appreciated my help.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager is really good and always happy to help me when i ask despite the fact she was sometimes very busy. My team were also happy to help with any questions I have.

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

    • It was quite good.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given good responsibility.

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

    • IT is good one

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite well organised.

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

    • The training at Microsoft is extensive. We had classroom training sessions nearly everyday for the first 4 weeks and then about 3 times a week untill week 8. Week 8 we had a training week which was an intense training course located away from the office.

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

    • Quite good.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Yes there are quite good chances.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very friendly autmosphere.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Affordable.

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

    • Good.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not Many

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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