Business Analyst Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Good fun, great people, great opportunities and lots of skills developed.

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

    • Great network of people around me, always supporting me whilst having a good laugh.

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

    • Worked closely with manager who would give feedback and assess my work

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

    • Always something to do and new things to learn

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

    • Assisted management with key tasks.

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

    • Provided me skills that would help me both personally and professionally.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone worked hard but frequent breaks. Always had a good laugh in the office.

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

    • Very well. Lots of training and intern events allowing us to meet interns across the business.

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

    • Lots of investment from attending morale building events to training such as Office exams.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good prospects but very limited positions so you have to be outstanding.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Separated into houses and some preferred to socialise with team members.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Relatively cheap.

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

    • Only a couple of good places.

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

    • Opportunities were endless, it was just up to the individual to seek them

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

April 2014

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