Xbox Account Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Good work life balance - work hard play hard!

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

    • Lots of banter in the office and also lots of informal out of work drinks. Most Thursdays in fact :)

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

    • Not a lot by my manager, but a lot was given informally by colleagues.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • We were a man down most of the year, there were a few 11pm's and weekends worked. Very busy so didn't have much time to do opportunities outside of the role.

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

    • Same responsibilities as any other full time employee.

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

    • You will learn life skills that will really boost your CV and interview skills. Really does set you up for your future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good banter in the team and good interaction. However some of the teams around us were quiet so the office could be a bit dull.

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

    • Seamless.

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

    • They expected me to do the role and gave loads of other opportunities. I was unable to take advantage of these due to reasons already stated.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Hugely competitive and not a lot of emphasis on your year, mostly done via graduate assessment centre.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent, however the two locations across the UK did not interact.

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

    • Very expensive in London. Salary was not great but you do it for the skills. Luckily I lived at home so was able to save more than others who did have to budget a lot.

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

    • London - need I say more? Try Shoreditch or Clapham.

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

    • A lot, socially and business related.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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