HR Advisor Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I've really enjoyed my internship and would highly recommend it to anyone!

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

    • I've felt like a full time employee from day one, Microsoft definitely breaks the stereotype of an 'intern'

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

    • My manager was exceptionally supportive and constantly challenged my development in a really positive way

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

    • So busy! Microsoft is very fast moving

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

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I've developed will allow me to apply practical examples to my degree

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working but really fun, everyone is so helpful

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

    • 5/5
  • 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

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very! There are so many amazing opportunities at Microsoft

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern community is really strong, throughout the internship we shared many a night out!

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

    • Fairly cheap! Aimed at students

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

    • Good fun and reasonably priced

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • My team got involved in loads of activities outside of work such as tough mudder

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

South East

June 2015

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