Sales Solution Executive for Xbox UK Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Great fun with high involvement in great projects and experiences.

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

    • Really absorbed into the team I worked in and thus was given great respect and responsibility

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

    • I was given some guidance; however, once I knew what I was doing my manager left me to my devices which I thought was better than constant support. If I needed any help I could always ask for it.

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

    • I was always busy with work and much of my time was spent at client/agency meetings and events.

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

    • I was given great levels of responsibility, to the point I was able to present to senior members of staff at a number of large firms.

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

    • I am already discussing things I did in my placement to back up theory and work I do at University.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Although hard work was required lots of the time there was always a great atmosphere and people willing to go out after work.

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

    • Was fairly well set up, although there was some confusion initially but once resolved everything went well.

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

    • I was allowed to take training courses as and when I liked.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amongst the interns I worked with most were up for going out and socialising which was superb.

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

    • Living in London it was expensive, although it is doable and I still managed to socialise a fair bit.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is brilliant, I lived there for a year and hardly scratched the surface.

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

    • There were a few sports clubs available.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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