Microsoft – Company Profile

8.5 Average Rating

★★★★★★★★★

Average rating over 109 reviews

Opportunities Offered

  • Internship (1-4 Months)
  • Placement (5-9 Months)
  • Placement Year (10 Months+)

Sectors

  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Internet/e-Commerce/New Media
  • Management Consultancy
  • Science/Research

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“We celebrate original thinking and embrace the wealth of ideas, talents and personal styles each person brings to the company. It’s a cornerstone of our on-going business strategy to build and protect a diverse team; a team that thinks inclusively, values differences and provides the tools to give each employee a chance to do his or her best work.” – Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO

At Microsoft, the possibilities are endless. For our award-winning student placements, we’re looking for true pioneers who can conjure up exciting new ways to share ideas and push boundaries. High achievers, who relish the thought of embracing real projects from day one. Innovative individuals, who are as excited by products like; Kinect for X-Box 360, Windows Phone 7, and Office 365, as we are.

Based in Reading, London or Edinburgh, you’ll begin with a week-long induction, followed by on-the-job training. The programme balances work and learning to provide the perfect link between academic and professional life. You’ll get a real insight into what we do, all in one unforgettable year working on live projects in any number of areas: Account Management, Business Operations, Software Development, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Technical Consulting or Technical Product Support.

We’ll expect you to challenge our thinking and voice your views and ideas; we want you to play a part in creating the next big thing that sets the world alight. Who you are and what you can contribute, is more impactful to your success than your chosen degree subject.

That’s not all - our desire to do better doesn’t end with technology. You will receive three volunteering days leave to work on a worthwhile cause and together, we’ll look at some of today’s most pressing economic and societal challenges through a range of programmes.

We think you will love every minute and if you do you’ll have an opportunity to fast-track into one of our graduate schemes. It’s an ideal way to get into Microsoft UK.

From the flexible benefits and generous starting salary, to the chance to break new-ground, this is your opportunity to ask ‘what if?’

microsoft.com/uk/graduates

Microsoft UK Intern and Graduates exclusive insight!

Want to know what it’s REALLY like at Microsoft as an Intern or Graduate? Find out from Interns and Grads themselves at their very own blog:

www.microsoft.com/uk/beyourfuture

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Facts & Figures

Number of Placements Available This Year*
90
Number of Internships Available This Year*
4
UCAS Points Required To Apply
320
Degree Class Required To Apply
2:1 (Two One)

* Values quoted are approximate

Great company - different ethos - you don't have to be the smartest to get into Microsoft, just as long as you work the same way they do!

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Placement & Internship Reviews

These are a handful of the most recent reviews of placement experiences at Microsoft. Browse all their reviews here.

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Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Technical Account Manager
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Technical Account Manager
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Customer Service
Microsoft
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South East
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Application Development Manager
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South East
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Program Manager
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Internal Communications Manager
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Partner Engagement Coordinator
Microsoft
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Readiness and Release
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South East
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Project Co-ordinator
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer data analysis
Microsoft
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Technical Account Manager
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: Scotland
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Technical Account Manager
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South East
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Project manager
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South East
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer EMEA Xbox Product Marketing Coordinator
Microsoft
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  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Microsoft is a RateMyPlacement Top 50 Employer Small Business Server Product Manager
Microsoft
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)

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