Data scientist Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my time at Microsoft - mainly the variety of experiences I was offered, the work I was able to get involved in and the people that I met.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Because I had to move roles midway through my year, I had to go into a role that I maybe wasn't prepared for. For this reason I felt slightly behind compared to colleagues. However, after some time, when I had ramped up, I felt more part of the team, and the team seemed more friendly to me.

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

    • A good level. I was offered online training and materials, but for the more complex issues I was able to ask.

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

    • While ramping up, not very busy. As I became more profiecient I was trusted with more work.

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

    • Not very much. I would have liked to be given some more responsibility/tasks more suited to my original skillset.

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

    • The organisation and task prioritisation skills I learned here will be invaluable in future. The coding I learnt was unexpected, but also an amazing bonus!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Laid back and informal. Foosball every day!

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

    • Relatively well. I had to move from my role halfway through, and the move was not well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A good amount. Given time to develop myself.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very appealing. Unlikely to get it though!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, top banter.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • High, London drinking establishments are very pricey.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Company subsidised nights out!

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

    • There were opportunities for "extra curricular projects" and sports with other colleagues.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2015

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