Marketing Assistant Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it, no day was the same got involved with a varitey of tasks so got to experience differernt parts of the business.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was a big part of the team and had been there longer than some who came to me for help with their jobs!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Had a very supportive manager, monitored me and would get me involved with any areas of work that i wanted to work, or just try out.

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

    • Sometimes i was very busy and had long days other days were more relaxing!

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

    • i was in charge of running top events and met very senior execs who had no idea i was a student.

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

    • My first office experience and skills useful for my degree and rest of life if i go into a similar field of work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of fun, wore jeans to work and could go play on xbox's and free drinks!

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

    • had an induction week so got to meet other interns before split into roles, lived in halls of residence. Didnt offer much help finding houses if you needed them.

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

    • You were able to go on any training courses, i went on a presentation course. You need to decide what you want to do not rely on them.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Microsoft did pay me over the the last year to keep me interested but seem to be very reluctant to take interns back on the grad schemes which are very good. Im trying!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • went out in reading every week and had a small budget to organise a boat trip down thames.

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

    • pretty expensive as near london.

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

    • pretty good, reading has lots to offer

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were clubs to join i think, and a big thing is challenger, if you like running and getting up at 6.... i think the end result is fun though!

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2011

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