Associate Brand Strategist Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It has been an amazing year!

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

    • My colleagues think of me as an eligible team member, not 'just an intern'

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

    • I got a lot of support from my manager, mentors and other colleagues

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • I've learned so many valuable skills that will help me during the final year of university and in my future career!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team was amazing, I never had a boring day!

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

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

    • Microsoft really takes care of the interns and makes sure we can develop our personal and professional skills. There are loads of different things you can take part in

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • 4/5

    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 pretty expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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