Technical Account Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

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

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

    • Fantastic network for support and additional learning

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

    • Good work-life balance

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lots of visits to external customers

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

    • Definitely skills for life, this placement taught me about the real value of networking and collaboration. Invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • With Master Chief from Halo walking around the office, and lots of team days out there was no shortage of fun.

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

    • Welcome events and training were superfluous.

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

    • Couldn't be better. I completed six professional certifications, all fully funded and lots of access to online stuff too.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of Interns to jam with in the evenings and at the weekend. Fantastic housemates.

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

    • Student town, so lots of student prices and cheap accommodation.

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

    • 2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports teams, discounted days out, fun runs, charity events, team nights out, weekend conferences, AND it only takes 20 minutes to get to central London on the train!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South West

November 2013

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