Internal Communications Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I loved it!

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

    • Very - Interns were treated with a lot of respect, and people were always willing to help/answer questions/offer their time

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

    • Constantly - I had a great relationship with my manager and he always supported and mentored me throughout my placement

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

    • I was kept pretty busy but I enjoyed it as I was able to get involved in multiple projects and make the most of my year there

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

    • A lot of responsibility - if I didn't do my job someone would have been paid to do it. I really felt valued and appreciated

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

    • My business placement hasn't lent itself directly to my politics degree however my maturity, time management, productivity and organisation skills have helped me on my return to university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really fun and friendly atmosphere. Everyone was very appreciative of interns and happy to help!

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

    • Fantastically well organised and always on hand if any queries

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

    • A lot of time was invested in intern development. i was particularly lucky that my manager was supportive.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • I've applied to go back

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns based in the reading office socialised a lot, but not as much with the london interns.

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

    • Pretty cheap

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

    • Not the best but close to London

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

    • Work kept me pretty busy but I still socialised most evenings!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Advertising, Television/Film/Media, Data Science, Computer Science, Market Research, Marketing, Government, Sales

South East

November 2013

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