Human Resources & Citizenship Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed myself.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • We became close over the course of the placement.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • They put me in the right direction.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was very busy.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I felt like I had a lot of responsibility for being an intern.

    4/5

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

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was creative and exciting.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was very organized as you would expect.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They are devoted to presenting a great programme to the interns.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • They are good if you are smart and work hard.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • We became friends and spent time together after work.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was a little pricey for me. But some were just fine with it. It depends what you are used to.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There was lots of activity going on at all times.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • My department played in a sport's club together.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

London

October 2013


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