Sales 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
5.0
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The Company
4.0
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The Culture
3.1
- 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
Deciding to do my internship at Microsoft is possibly the best decision I've ever made. I've learnt an incredible amount about Microsoft, sales, and most importantly about my self.
At Microsoft you are not treated as an intern, you are treated as a full time employee with real responsibilities. The exposure you are given is amazing, I go see customers by myself and own the relationship with some customers myself. Having the opportunity to do this only comes when your colleagues believe in your capabilities, so therefore I feel extremely valued by my team and the company.
The support you are given at Microsoft is like no other internship my friends are currently on. They push for us to spend 70% of our time doing our role/supporting your team and the other 30% exploring other interests and the rest of the company. For example, I'm part of the sales team and whilst this is my role, I've been working very closely with the Marketing team on the most exciting projects.
I'm usually very busy in my role. I'm never board, I'm always given exciting work and projects.
The responsibility I've been given has been incredible. I own relationships with customers and act as the face of Microsoft. My team fully trust me to present to their customers and lead customer meetings on their behalf. I've had the privilege of managing several programs that my team depend on.
My skills have improved vastly. I have confidence in speaking to people CXO level within a business.
The Company
Lively, excitable and very cool!
Very organised. There was always a plan for our training and there was always the option to write your own path.
I believe the amount of support I have received is amazing. I'm frequently put onto training course, and also given mentors from across the business to learn and get advice from.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
Travel loan
Very appealing, but seem very competitive.
The Culture
Yes very good social scene. It is like university with far more disposable income!!!!!
I live in Reading. My rent is less 350£ a month and nights out cost less than 20£
the company on the nights out are far better than the area its self.
Yes
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Information Technology
South West
June 2015
