Bing Market Engagement Team Intern Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I loved every aspect of my placement, from the job role, my team, the fellow interns, the office location, and the opportunities created through the job.

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

    • I feel like I've become a key member of the team I work in, while doing work that is beneficial to the "big picture".

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

    • My manager was very supportive, by scheduling weekly 1:1 sessions, and also by encouraging me to engage in extra activities that could sometimes result in me being out of the office.

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

    • There is always things to do: from daily/weekly activities to unique work for specific one off projects.

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

    • From the start, I was given work that helps the wider team, so responsibility was high from the beginning.

    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've become a much more confident person in terms of meeting new people, and presenting work/myself effectively. I've also become more organised and disciplined on prioritising work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Personally, the office had a very relaxed vibe to it, allowing you to get comfortable and be productive. The overall workplace was always positive due to the strong connection between the interns.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There are no complaints about the set up; the team were helpful and approachable from the start of the placement.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • No major new skills from my team, but the company is good in that they promote taking the Microsoft Office exams.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. Being an intern means an accelerated process for the graduate scheme, making it logical to reapply.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene between interns has been brilliant. It makes work more manageable on busy days. My team were also very sociable, allowing me to make friends as well as business contacts.

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

    • Expensive as the office is in London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Being in Central London, nightlife is what you make of it. There are plenty of bars around the office in Victoria, but you can easily travel to other parts in the city.

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

    • Many, especially by getting involved with other teams.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science

London

June 2015

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