Ops Engineer Review
by Microsoft
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.0
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The Company
3.6
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The Culture
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
My team was great, made working a great experience. Work wasn't always fun but usually stimulating and always a HUGE learning experience.
I was regularly congratulated or thanked for doing a good job and given tasks of a challenging nature.
Line manager was always on hand as a friend as much as a manager. Had MY interests at heart rather than those of the company.
Very busy, but always told to not overwork - the overworking was a personal choice to get most out of the job. Always a chance to relax or unwind if needed.
I was in a position where I could easily make big mistakes or mess things up hugely (take down the msn.com website for eg) but trusted and shown how to do the right job.
Chance to do all the Microsoft certified exams for free. Encouraged to develop personally also, whether through research time or whatever. Never pushed into working in place of this.
The Company
My team were serious for work but up for some fun, going out for a drink or lunch. Decorated the office at seasonal times etc.
Current interns organise the induction for next years interns and is overseen by the recruitment (which is also organised largely by interns). I was collected promptly and had tasks for first day. Work ensued.
Constantly learning through working. All the Microsoft certified exams are available to take advantage of for free including the literature to borrow from their library. All down to you.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
My team are eager to take me back if there are vacancies when I return, otherwise I will be fast-tracked through all the preliminary stages of the MACH (grad) scheme.
The Culture
Had so many great nights out with my housemates (also interns here) and made friends I'll have forever. Depended on friendship groups but I would say my house/friends enjoyed it thoroughly.
Very expensive as it is in London (our office anyway). Our house was in Wimbledon which is very expensive (£600 pm each) but the area is great and the transport is a dream. Going out obviously is also very expensive but usually great fun.
Victoria doesn't have the greatest nightlife but is in central London so it's very easy to get to great areas for a night out. Enough bars and pubs around to make it for lunch and after work though.
Challenger is very fun and varied, there are a number of club similar to university clubs and societies. Enough other employees to find someone interested in your interests.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
London
April 2014
