Public Sector - marketing intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a continuing learning experience!

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

    • Everyone one treats you as a Full Time Employee

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

    • I didn't have the most attentive manager, but the mentoring programme aligned me to some amazing individuals that gave me the opportunities to grow professionally.

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

    • VERY busy but on a good way. You are given the chance to choose how much to take in.

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

    • They treat you as a 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?

    • I could apply everything I learned on the year to my studies and career development

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • amazing, I met an amazing group of individuals who were more than just colleagues. The intern community is the best network I have ever had. Everyone is chilled and trustworthy and ready to help you in anyway. Best atmosphere ever.

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

    • I kind of had to organise it myself as the workload increased and shape the role to what I wanted to do, not very organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • You are allowed to take lots of certificates for the industry and, according to your role, different specific training course. Throughout the year Microsoft runs a lot of seminars, courses and training sessions for both career and life development

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Amazing, the Grad scheme is very well remunerated and allows you to get fastracked into the company!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern community is the best network I have ever had.

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

    • I was based in Reading. Rents are usually between 340/400 £ a month bills excluded.

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

    • It is all right. There is a variety of different clubs in town. Being a Uni city there are a lot of students. The good thing about Reading is that is 30 mins from London. Been to many concerts and nights out in London

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

    • So many!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

South West

June 2015

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