Trade Marketing Executive Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely amazing, Fantastic company, incredible opportunities and lovely people.

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

    • Very valued member of the team, I did not feel like an intern.

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

    • Very supportive community

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

    • I had a great balance on a daily basis. Microsoft is incredibly flexible allowing you to complete work when it best suits you. I also had time to get involved in other projects outside of my day to day role.

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

    • I was given responsibility from day one.

    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 skills I have learnt will be critical when applying for graduate schemes and will stand me in good stead for the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always lively. Lots of socials and team outings.

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

    • University staffing team were amazing ensuring the whole placement was planned perfectly

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

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

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

    • Very appealing the graduate scheme looks incredible. I will definitely be applying back into the company. There are also other roles outside of the graduate scheme that I would also like to apply to.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was like being back at university, a fantastic community and I have made friends for life

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

    • Its London so you cannot expect it to be cheap but you get what you pay for. London is an incredible city.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Amazing, London has everything going on. Lots of nightclubs, bars and restaurants.

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

    • Lots of social events, awards ceremonies, industry parties ect ect

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising

London

June 2015

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