Trade Marketing Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • My year at Microsoft has been the best year of my life. I have worked with such lovely people that have given me such great opportunities and I cant thank them, or Microsoft, enough.

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

    • In my team we have around 12 people and I could honestly call each one of them a friend.

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

    • I have weekly meetings with my manager and monthly meetings with his manager. They both offer me the support I need whenever I need it.

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

    • My role ensures I am very busy but I wouldn't have it any other way.

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

    • I am treated like a full working member of my team and am expected to perform as such.

    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 believe the skill I have learned this year will help me succeed for the foreseeable future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Its is a fun, young and social atmosphere. We go out for drinks at the end of most weeks.

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

    • Very well, we received continued support throughout the year.

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

    • They invested and incredible amount and I will be forever thankful.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I really hope to get a job and I am confident that I will.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, a very social scene as most of the interns live together.

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

    • My placement was in London, so it was very expensive.

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

    • Extremely good, there is every type of night out you could imagine.

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

    • London, what more can I say?!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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