Corporate communications Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement and didn't want it to end.

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

    • I felt I was a valued and respected member of my team and department.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I ever had a problem, or needed help my manager fully supported me and was always more than happy to help me, she also took the time to advise me on extra opportunities I should get involved and provide me with contacts.

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

    • I was treated like any other member of the team and had a large workload.

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

    • The amount of responsibility given to me shocked me at first! Being an intern didn't prevent me from being given big responsibilities. .

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

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun and very collaborative, I really liked how if you had a question for someone you could just walk over to the desk and talk to them about it and build a good rapport with lots of other employees, the majority of whom are very friendly.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 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?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all socialise together every weekend and very close friendships have been formed.

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

    • The rent for a house was very reasonable!

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

    • There is something for everyone although the same clubs every weekend can get a bit tedious.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

PR & Communications

South West

June 2015

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