Analyst and Communications Specialist Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable placement, great company to work for and I learnt a lot

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

    • Interns are valued employees and treated the same as everyone else

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

    • Management are really supportive and there are lots of people who care about how you are getting on and who are happy to help

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

    • Sometimes busier than others but never had nothing to do!

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

    • Depends on the team and the role as to how much opportunity there is to lead projects

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I took up opportunities to strengthen my skills by practising skills such as presenting and event management. This will be invaluable at university and beyond

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed atmosphere, easy to do your own thing or have fun with your team

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

    • Lots of on-boarding and training opportunities available and lot of support available if you need it.

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

    • With personal development schemes, opportunities to get involved in events, take on work experience or shadowing it is clear that Microsoft want you to succeed as a person and as an employee

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Help given to come back as a MACH graduate and opportunities to come back as a contractor

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Similar to a university setting, living and going out with other interns

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

    • Similar to London

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

    • Reading has lots of students and its so close to London

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are some sports societies

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2014

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