WWPS Education Internal Marketing Communictions Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I learnt more in my year on placement than I did during 2 years of university - it's been amazing!

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

    • As part of a global team I did not get the opportunity to meet all of my colleagues, however great feedback made me feel like my work was appreciated and valued.

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

    • With my manager being based in the US my mentor and fellow peers helped and support my growth throughout my role.

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

    • I had busy spells and quiet times - appreciate the quiet times to build on other skills and projects.

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

    • I owned specific projects but feel like I could have been given more responsibility

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

    • I couldn't have asked to learn anything else! Its been an incredible year :)

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It's a corporate office but the other interns and people you meet make it fun!

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

    • Constant support and guidance from the HR team ensure you make the most of your placement and that everything goes to plan!

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

    • Microsoft really cares about employees so naturally invest a lot of time and effort into the development of interns.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • I will be applying for the graduate program as I feel that the company generally cares about retention of interns.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern community is very friendly and close - I've made some best friends for life!

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

    • With the free bus to the offices and subsidised food costs at lunch living is relatively cheap. However with so many fun people to hang out with you'll need to save money for socialising.

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

    • I would recommend the Cubed nights at sub89 and Reading students union - great line ups!

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

    • If you're into sport there are loads of clubs to join.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2014

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