Solution Sales Professional Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I had an exceptional year! I have learnt more in this one year than in my entire time in education. I would really recommend a placement to everyone.

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

    • At no point was I labelled as the 'intern'. I had a full role and people were dependent on the work I did.

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

    • I never felt in the dark. I had multiple mentors from across the business and a university staffing team always on hand to support me and everyone else.

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

    • It varied, as I was in a sales role, however if I needed more work I could ask for it and say no when I had too much.

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

    • I was given my own accounts and allowed to visit customers on my own by the end of the placement. I believe I was given as much responsibility as I could handle at each point in the year.

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

    • By doing a placement, I will be leaps ahead of someone that hasn't. it has really set me up for the future. Again, I would really recommend doing a placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive, it is a huge campus so there is plenty of people around.

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

    • We had meeting points throughout the year that were scheduled in advanced. Although my role was not a set roles as it was completely dependent on customers needs, for other interns it seemed very structured.

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

    • We had a personal development programme open to everyone which gave you a 1:1 mentor and a senior leadership team mentor on a 1:many basis. I also had multiple mentors in my business group set up by my manager.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very. I would love to come back to Microsoft. The graduate scheme and contract roles seem very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was about 80 of us in Reading, so plenty of people to go out with for drinks after work! Reading itself isn't the most 'clubby' town, but I think we made the most of it.

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

    • More expensive than where I am at university, but cheaper than London!

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

    • We made the best of it! I don't think I had a bad night out at any point.

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

    • Yes, so close to London so there was plenty to do!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

South West

June 2015

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