Dynamics Global Practice Associate Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Microsoft is a fantastic company to do a placement with. From the very first day they give you a brilliant on-boarding, they integrate you into the intern community and as a company they really value their employees.

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

    • I have integreated very well into my team and my colleages speak to me as an equal, not just 'an intern'. There are opportunities to meet and work with a variety of people, and everyone is happy to tell you about what they do and support of guide you in any tasks you do no know how to do

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

    • Microsoft let you find your own way much more than other organisations, but will provide ample support and guidance if and when you need it - all you have to do is ask!

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

    • The second 6 months get really busy, so try and take as many opportunites to do things outside of your job role in the first 6 months, but the company really focus on your work-life balance so it never becomes overwhelming

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

    • You can push for as much responsibility as you feel comfortable - every intern can shape their own internship

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

    • Microsoft focus on your development more than almost any other organisation that I know of

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team, whilst being hard-workers, often have morale events/meals and are always very pleasant to speak to

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

    • The university recruitment team work incredibly hard to make the programme as great as possible for interns

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

    • There is an on-site library, there are opportunities to take exams and there are endless online resources available. Specific sessions are also run on a monthly basis, and annualy there are carrer workshops.

    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

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • There are lots of different opportunities to come back to Microsoft

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • there is a strong intern ocmmunity, which is encouraged by the university recruitment team

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

    • Reading is a bit expensive, but completely manageable

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

    • Reading is average but by having such a large intern community you have fun wherever you go

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

    • Events pop up all the time!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Information Technology, Management Consulting, Retail

South East

June 2015

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