Public Sector Marketing Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working for Microsoft, not only enjoyed my work but the colleagues and all the perks associated with the company.

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

    • I was a real part of the team and was given real responsibility.

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

    • I was given support my by manager and mentors.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, always had a lot going on.

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

    • I was given a lot of my own projects.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Felt placement was invaluable in applying to graduate jobs.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Something always going on. Vibrant place to work.

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

    • Very well set up. HR were very supportive.

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

    • Able to go on training courses for various aspects of the job.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Hope to get on the graduate scheme, very well regarded.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene in Reading. All interns live near each other.

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

    • Student prices.

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

    • Good student nights out. Lots of options.

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

    • Lots of sports clubs to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Government, Sales

South East

November 2013

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