Bing Search Support Analyst Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Incredible 13 months with so many opportunities to get involved in projects outside my day-to-day role.

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

    • I felt very included in the team and valued for my work that I have done.

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

    • My manager has been fantastic, she has helped me in all areas particularly in growing my confidence and opening up opportunities to work on my areas of experience.

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

    • It started slowly whilst I was ramping up but after the first month or so I felt comfortable in my role and was starting to take on work outside of my day-to-day role

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

    • As time has gone on I have been given more and more responsibility.

    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 have learnt so much through formal and informal training and experience on the job, I will take so much away from my year here.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always time for a joke and several socials were organised using the morale budget. I felt like there was a good work social balance within my team.

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

    • Almost everything ran smoothly!

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

    • I attended several formal training sessions and also got involved in other less formal training. I had the ability to learn a lot about technology, the company products but also myself and personal development.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • There is a pathway and structure but it is hard to get on the grad scheme considering its popularity. There are other entrance possibilities but I don't feel confident about coming back

    3/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London is expensive! Living at home made it easier for me though :)

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

    • London has some of the best nightclubs in the country.

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

    • I didn't get involved in many outside activities but there were a fair number of opportunities available.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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