Public Sector Marketing Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • You have a great deal of responsibility in your role yet flexibility to tailor it with stretch prgrammes.

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

    • Your actions are always important to the business and sector you are in. People are relied on you a lot with helps motivate you and learn.

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

    • Everybody wants you to learn as much as possible and encouraging to get the most out of your time here.

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

    • Some aspects of the role are stressful- it is an extremely fast paced company and your responsibility goes hand in hand with this. You are never overwhelmed but you do feel the pressue.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • Most of all I have developed a great work ethic and motivation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A very happy and cheery workspace. Everybody is friendly and willing to help.

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

    • Very well structured and a great support network.

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

    • In terms of training- there wasn't much formally. You do learn a lot from colleague's and managers etc. However, a great emphasis is put on personal development where you are assigned different mentors who help you to achieve your own personal goals for the year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very competitive and a low range or graduate roles

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Massive community of interns that all live very close.

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

    • Reasonably priced for rent and going out etc.

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

    • There is something for everyone.

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

    • I didn't branch out with this so I am not sure..

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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