Placement Year Review at Microsoft

The Role

Role Description

Juggling many projects at once, from start to finished. involved meeting people, organising events, organising training, creating and overseeing the creation of documents and reports.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Fantastic opportunity, would love to come back.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Almost feel like a full timer, your opinions are highly valued by all colleagues. This doesn't mean you're some kind of celebrity who people go to for your opinion, but it does mean if you have an idea you will be listened to.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Unfortunately my manager was on maternity leave for half of my internship, however I was given a different manager for the time being, and a personal mentor to teach me things.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Comes in bursts, depends on the job role...

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A lot of responsibility, makes you feel very valued. always a team to back you up if you get bogged down too.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Fantastic amount of training, great personal development. Meeting people who inspire you for life. Certificates for your CV, qualifications.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

So much money was spent on personal development, from team building to work life balance seminars.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

You have to be pretty lucky to get a job, i think about 3/6 out of 100 interns get the graduate job. Unfortunately even if you're fantastic in your internship with recommendations from a lot of people it all comes down to the application process as to whether you get the job.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Because of the many interns, so nights out are planned and you can make friends quickly and easily. Reading is not a bad night out!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

So many opportunities to get involved in many activities outside of work.

Review 97/109 for Microsoft

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