Partner Marketing Executive Review
by Microsoft
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.6
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
4.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Challenged not only in my day-to-day job role but given ample of opportunities around the company both internally and externally.
Colleagues are always really kind and willing to help whether that is with work or questions outside of your placement year. Given true responsibilities throughout the year.
I had regular 1:1's with my manager on a weekly basis and also had a quarterly review. Microsoft has a deep focus on giving you feedback throughout your placement and really listens to what you want to get out of your internship.
Kept busy throughout my internship. This wasn't your stereotypical tasks like making coffee (you won't be doing that here!!) but managing my own budgets, events and really making my mark at the company.
In addition to managing events, my own budget and additional roles that required me to lead a team I owned numerous projects throughout my internship. If you want responsibility ask for it and Microsoft tends to let you try and develop.
I am really developed all of my skills at Microsoft. In an educational sense, Microsoft allows you to sit Microsoft Office Specialist examinations but from a personal perspective a lot of the work I did at Microsoft related quite closely to my degree meaning that I could bring in theories/lessons learnt at university into my day-to-day job at Microsoft.
The Company
Great atmosphere, people want to talk and work so it isn't very corporate at all.
There are key dates given to all interns that you can look forward to such as off-sites as an intern community.
Microsoft invests heavily in you as an employee. I have learnt so much throughout my placement year and would love to return!
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
Travel loan
All interns are offered to return on the MACH scheme but you also have the option to apply to Microsoft Partners across the UK
The Culture
Fantastic intern community, with regular nights out and a real sense of a community.
I lived in Reading and rent/bills tended to equal £400 per month. Cost of living is fine as is socializing due to Reading train station being able to get you to London/other popular locations quickly and cheaply.
Great nightlife in Reading, especially when out with interns!
Lots of social events and sports activities that you can join in with.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Accounting, Business Operations, Business Management, Legal/Law, Marketing
South East
June 2015
