HR Operations Advisor Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I loved that what I did had an impact on the business and my opinion counts

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

    • Incredibly valued. My team were so amazing and never made me feel like I was a burden

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

    • Whenever I needed someone to speak to my manager was there.

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

    • The job was great but my next job I will seek more of a challenge

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • If I didn't do my inputs people may not get paid! So lots of responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt so much on my placement

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We had seasonal events and chocolate every day!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised, I could get involved in whatever I wanted and the opportunities were endless

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

    • A lot of time was invested

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • If there is a headcount then hopefully I am in

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't go to many but there were plenty of social events

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

    • I didn't live in Reading so I am not sure

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • From what I heard, very average

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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