Xbox Account Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Great job role and intern community

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

    • Very valued, was treated the same as full time employees

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

    • Monthly one to ones to review progress

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

    • Very busy day to day, but I prefer to be kept busy as opposed to having nothing to do

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Just as much as FTEs. Worked closely with external clients who had no idea I was an intern.

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

    • Working in a global company allowed me to put theory etc from my course into practice in a real business situation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Young team with similar interests so always upbeat even during busy periods. Time for the occasional game of FIFA.

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

    • Very well

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

    • Intern Personal Development programme to enable you to experience other roles across the business.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Many members of the team are previous interns.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great intern community

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

    • London is expensive but do-able and worth it.

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

    • London.

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

    • Was involved in football and was lucky enough to be involved in the annual tournament held in Hungary.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2014

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