Business Analyst Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • :D

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

    • As an intern you get quite a lot of feedback. Microsoft believe in giving credit when credit is due

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

    • As much as i needed

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Quite busy. But thats because I decided to take more projects and get involved with Mentors

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

    • Youre given as much responsibility as you want. As the year progressed I found myself looking for more projects to take on. The decision is on you

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

    • Same subject - So a little bit

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Most of my colleagues were at customer sites

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

    • Its the 4th year my department has taken an intern They know how to structure it

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

    • They sent me to some courses that feel might be useful to the role. They are adding another course for next years intern

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is an opportunity to APPLY for the graduate scheme but no DIRECT path to being hired. That is probably the most disappointing part of the scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, every Thursday night

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reading isnt too bad. Not too expensive, not too cheap

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

    • Thursday night is the night!

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

    • Many after work clubs. Including Skiing!

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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