Software Development Engineer Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

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

    • From the beginning of the placement - the development interns were treated as equals with the full-time employees.

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

    • All my colleagues were very eager to act as Mentors and guide us throughout the year. The culture at Microsoft is very much about sharing information and helping others.

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

    • There is never a quiet moment at the office - as there is always more to get on with! With that in mind, interns were not 'too busy' - and our managers were very supportive in guiding us on project allocations etc.

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

    • The interns are given the same responsibilities as the full time employee's, and therefore we were given a lot of responsibility. Throughout the year, all the interns completed and shipped exciting changes to Microsoft products.

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

    • I have developed both my Software Engineering/Computer Science skills as well as interpersonal skills more than I had imagined I would. You are working in teams with some of the most skilled developers in the world, who are more than happy to share their insights and knowledge.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The London office has a great relaxed atmosphere, everybody is always up for a fun (nerf gun wars and foosball!).

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

    • The university staffing team did a great job of helping us throughout the year. From before we even started there were events and a social network set up to help us find housemates. We were continually supported by the staffing team and managers - and there was clear plans laid out for us throughout.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work back at Microsoft, however they do not have any software engineering roles in their graduate MACH scheme - so I am unlikely to return directly after university.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • There were many intern '101' teams available to join, that gave the opportunity for much extra-curricular activities. As well as this, there is a good social scene - with sports teams and social clubs available.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

June 2015

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