Software Developer Engineer Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Software Developer Intern, recommend getting a job from Microsoft

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

    • You integrate really quick in the team, everybody is so helpful. Good ramping-up process for the new hires.

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

    • It depends on their time, but most likely you will be assign a mentor who can help you on a daily basis.

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

    • Usually you are busy on a daily basis

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Depends on your skills, you will have tasks and if you successfully complete them more responsibilities will follow.

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

    • Unfortunately there are a lot of internal things which I don't think will help you in a different company.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I think it depends on how far is you team from achieving the goals. But usually everyone is relaxed.

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

    • The HR team sets up a lot of team building events for interns. But within your team it depends on the manger, I could say that my team was very well organized.

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

    • Microsoft allows you to go to a lot of different trainings, and pays for travel expanses.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • There are some, MACH programmes which can help you get a graduate position afterwards. However, for software developer position this schemas are not available.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are a lot of social events that you can attend.

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

    • London is great for socialising, but very expensive to live in.

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

    • Great night-life, big city. You can do whatever you want.

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

    • There are a lot of events, where you can volunteer to help. Take part in different Microsoft activities outside of your job role.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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