Placement Year Review at Microsoft

The Role

Role Description

My job is to ensure that companys with Microsoft contracts are able to deploy what they purchase, that it all works day to day, I also help to arrange training for the staff and also give the customer access to technical resources if they need support or have problems

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Thankfully I was never abandoned to have to 'run the show'

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

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It had a serious atmosphere but no one was snapping at any heels or attempting to back-stab anyone

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

All training resources were open to me with access to all the learning material I needed

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• National Travel
• International Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Trying my best to get a job with them!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Lots of events hosted and run by the intern community

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

City prices with some student and company deals

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Centre of Edinburgh is never quiet

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 99/109 for Microsoft

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