Technical Consultant Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Every day was different, The people and the customers are all exceptional, the working environment was amazing and the atmosphere / ethos was something i have never seen in a company before

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

    • It took me a while to feel part of the company but i now feel like any other employee

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

    • The support and guidance throughout the year was exceptional however it took a while to develop relationships with the people who now support me on a daily basis

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

    • I am extremely busy, however this is due to my own personal decisions not that of the ocmpany.

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

    • Depending on the project i was on i was given a variable level of responsibility.

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

    • I have learnt far more in this year than i have ever learned before. My skills have developed at at rate which i could not have even dreamed of before i started. These are all directly related to my degree and to my personal development and will help me imensly in the years to come.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere at Microsoft is absolutely fantastic!

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

    • There was a structured plan to my year which was outlined at the begining. Although at times this plan has seemed a little slow moving (compared to the fast pace of the company as a whole).

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

    • The company invested a lot of time and investment in making sure that my personal development remaind on track. From training courses to free educational books i was always offered the chance to develop my skills through an accademic approach. There was also an unreal ammount of support from individuals wihtin the department who coched and mentored me through my year and helped me get the most out of my time at Microsoft.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I not applied yet although i will certainly be doing so in the near future !

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I commuted to work every day which had a huge impact on the ammount of time i was able to spend socialising although the social scene here seems very good !

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

    • I commuted so im not sure.

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

    • I commuted so im not sure.

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

    • There were an endless ammount of opportunities and i was only limited by the ammount of time and energy that i could put in to them.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science, Education/Teaching, Information Technology

South East

June 2011

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