Internal Communications UK Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Loads of responsibility and visibility

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

    • I don't feel like an intern at all, I feel like a normal employee

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

    • I have had two different managers and they are both supportive, but they were both part time so a lot of time I spent working on my own

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

    • Some days I was ridiculously busy and some days I would leave early- but that is encouraged as long as you get your job done

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • So much responsibility, some times my managers would come to me to see what work they could do

    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 developed a lot, I feel more mature

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It depends who was in, but you can work from where you want to

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised

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

    • There are opportunities there, but it is up to you to take them

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are opportunities to take, but I think I will move on

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was ok

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive compared to 'the north' that I am used to

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

    • It was very average in Reading on a Friday

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

    • So many opportunities for stretch projects and charity events etc

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2014

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