Business Analyst Review

Easily one of the best years of my life, my experiences this year will always stick with me. Hearing friends from Uni talk about their placement, Microsoft really excel themselves with this programme.

I know that what I brought to the table was valued and meaningful to my team, you're treated like a full time employee from the get-go, and never just 'the intern'. With this came a decent amount of responsibility, which is paramount for development and growth.

There is never a point where you feel like you are on your own, Microsoft have all aspects of work-life covered - I felt supported and cared for every step of the way.

There was never a point where I was twiddling my thumbs, but I never ended up pulling my hair out with stress. Microsoft perfectly balanced this and gave me enough room to grow and develop without making me feel like I was on my own.

A decent amount! I never expected to be allowed to be completely autonomous, or worry about whether or not my opinion will be listened to - again, we were treated like FTE's from the outset. We always had guidance, but given enough room to work out problems for ourselves and teach ourselves.

It's easy to hide behind theory and grades, but to have your skills tested in the real world is invaluable. I know that this year has been the most important aspect of my degree scheme, what I've learned this year has been priceless and really cemented my passion and where I want to take my career.

I completely felt like I could act like myself, not having to put on a corporate front and leave my actual-self at the entrance to the office. It was great fun to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who work incredibly hard, but don't take themselves too seriously.

There was clearly always a game plan and a well structured scheme throughout the process, I never felt lost or on my own, there was always clear advice on what to do and when.

Whether it was technical, soft skills, or general best-practice/housekeeping work, I was supported and invested in throughout the scheme. The skills I've gained are priceless.

If I was given an offer, I wouldn't double-take. It's a complete no-brainer, this year has been incredible - I'd do anything to come back to Microsoft.

I can 100% say that I know all of the 124 students on a personal level, all of which I can happily call my friends. There are people that I'm going to miss when the placement comes to an end, it hasn't really sunk in that I'll wake up one day and not see all of the amazing people I've met this year.

It's London, no way to sugar-coat it. But we were paid just enough to be able to live happily, without fear of anything financially.

Unreal, and I've lived in Manchester the majority of my life (no easy thing to beat). I can't wait to graduate and come straight back to London

Everything from intern-lead teams to sports clubs, the possibilities were endless.