Associate Program Manager SMS&P CSS EMEA Review

by Microsoft

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I have been given so much scope to change my job to make sure I get what I wanted out of this year. I have learnt so much from both my team and other interns, and living with a huge intern community means you are never alone! The 101 extracurricular teams are an amazing way to gain exposure to different people within the business and also external companies. I could not be happier!

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

    • From day 1 I was given real responsibility. I am the only intern in my department and am treated like a full time employee. People now rely on me to teach them about things I have been working on, and the numbers that I control do to the senior leadership team at Microsoft.

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

    • My Manager is hugely supportive. At Microsoft we have a timetable called 70,30,10. This means 70% of your time should be on your job role, 30 on 101 teams (extra curricular) and 10% should be on personal development. I have weekly 1:1's with my manager and the two mentors I have been assigned here, so if I have anything I need help with there is always a meeting coming up. We also have numerous teams who are here just to make sure we are happy at work and achieving what we wanted to achieve here.

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

    • I am always busy, with important things I need to be doing but I always have time to play pool or table football with the other interns at lunch! Microsoft is a very relaxed company who expects you to want to do your work. Therefore if you have too much work don't be afraid to tell someone, or if you would like different work its easy to ask someone. Also if you have a too little you are expected to ask for more!

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

    • 5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • AMAZING! everyone is so fun and willing to network with you.

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2015

View More Reviews