Sales Solution Professional Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very good hands on experience. Able to work with FTSE 250 customers and travel. The placement has opened a lot of doors and good exposure to the corporate world.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I do feel I was valued. They trusted my opinions.

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

    • I had 2 managers and 2 mentors. I was given a lot of advice and had lots of people to talk to.

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

    • Fairly busy. Changed each day and no two days were ever alike.

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

    • Lots of responsibility. I met a lot of executives of FTSE 250 customers.

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

    • Great training - 3 sales international courses. Very skilled now.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very modern and friendly. Colourful and I hot desked.

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

    • Very good internship - people on hand to run events!

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

    • Lots - 3 sales courses and numerous other development courses

    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?

    • Good opportunities although they only take around 30

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, lived with interns and went out once a week.

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

    • Very good. Relatively cheap in Reading.

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

    • Awesome - drinks after work on Fridays

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

    • Yes!

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2014

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