Placement Year Review at Microsoft

The Role

Role Description

So far...
-Configuring networks
-Customising Set Top Box (STB) interfaces
-Remote Deployment of these STB clients
-Virtualisation
-Discussing and prioritising jobs with the rest of the team

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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 8/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym
• International Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Review 67/109 for Microsoft

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