Data analyst/Project Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • My job at Microsoft was my first full time role, and it has exceeded expectations. I've enjoyed both the role itself and everything outside the role!

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

    • Always felt valuable to the team, especially my manager. Did important projects and was trusted to do weekly rhythm of business that goes to senior leaders.

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

    • My manager was excellent and always supportive. He was always there to give guidance and insights despite being very busy.

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

    • Microsoft is a very dynamic company, and I believe this is reflected in the workload. There were times when it was too busy and times where there was little to do, but that's no bad thing.

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

    • Took lead on an independant project important for the Xbox business in the future, and also ran weekly reports shown to hundreds of internal staff. Couldn't have asked for more responsibility than that!

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

    • Not too much in terms of theory as my degree did not really relate to my role - but organization, adaptiblity, presentation skills - these have all grown at Microsoft and I feel it has even been more useful than two years at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Working in Xbox was very fun - it was a colourful office with a lot going on, as well as weekly events that happen,

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

    • Very well set up, props to the University Staffing Team. There is much more attention to the interns and the programme here at Microsoft, you won't find better elsewhere.

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

    • There are many opportunites both inside and outside work - personal development is huge at Microsoft. Managers are also very encouraging in this regard!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • There is a graduate scheme, but not in Xbox currently where I would like to work. Getting back into my team is quite difficult.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Decent, but never participated that much

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

    • Not too bad considering it is reading, had more than enough for fun

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Reading is a bit hit and miss, better to travel to London

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

    • Endless! There are many opportunities, not just available to interns. Literally always have an opportunity to get involved in events

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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