Software Engineering Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The role was very flexible and I really felt like I made a difference to the company.

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

    • Everyone has been friendly and welcoming, with my thoughts/opinions being heard and considered

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

    • Good support system in place of mentor/buddy/manager. All available for support/guidance whenever necessary

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

    • I often had to juggle a range of tasks given to me by different colleagues including the intern presentation

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

    • I was given the opportunity to grow more confident in my decision making abilities, but, at the the time there my colleagues were more than happy to help me if I felt like I was out of my depth

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

    • During my internship all the skills that I have gained during previous work experience rolls along with a great many more have been advanced far further than I could have foreseen.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good relationship between members of staff.

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

    • It was like walking in to full time employment, it was almost impossible to tell that i was different from other employees.

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

    • I have sat numerous exams to gain qualifications all paid for by the company and spent countless hours with colleagues across the business learning and developing personal and technical skills

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be more than happy to work for Microsoft in the future, its a good job in a field i'm interested in and they have been a good employer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went out for drinks with my team twice and one event was organised by HR. The majority of the events were organised by the interns themselves which was often daily

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

    • Fairly reasonable if you know how to budget your salary.

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

    • There are a range of clubs and bars

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

    • We were invited to watch the softball and netball teams plan and there was a great opportunity to get involved

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South East

May 2014

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