Data Analyst Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The combination of the intern community and real responsibility in the job role was great.

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

    • Colleagues were respectful and friendly.

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

    • Regular 1:1 meetings - and approachable management ensured that you had support when ever you needed it.

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

    • I had a great work life balance, so some days were busier than others.

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

    • Certain tasks I was responsible for - had they not been completed, the team would miss important deadlines.

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

    • Invaluable soft and professional skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Team members were light hearted, open and lively.

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

    • Regular communications from the recruitment team and easy to get in touch with them too.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Personal objectives were set up at the beginning including goals for the job role and personal development goals.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I have an interview!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A great intern community, a great social scene.

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

    • It isn't London, so pretty affordable.

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

    • Student clubs and bars for the local university so it was cheap and cheerful.

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

    • I personally did not get involved in many activities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2013

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