Associate Account Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Very much, had an incredible insight to an industry I show interest in and gained a lot of valuable skills and knowledge along the way.

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

    • Amazing support from my team and manager. They took me in with the idea to help me learn and grow .

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

    • Very good support. My manager has been very supportive throughout my placement, helping me develop as a person.

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

    • In the beginning, I was not very busy but that was due to teams being restructured. After the restructure, the department and team was organised and work started to flow until the point that by the end of my placement I have become a vital member of my team.

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

    • A lot for which I am thankful for. Apart from my normal role, I was also given opportunities from my manager and colleagues from the department to be part of extra projects.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Doing a placement or internship differs a lot from university in the sense of it allows you to show and develop your skills constantly. Having this year away from university allowed me to see the practical side of things and what it is like to work for a big corporation. Definitely feel more confident going back to uni after doing a placement.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly with loads of laughter and good moments.

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

    • Very well, support was there if we needed it.

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

    • A lot because I was able to travel to countries for additional training and meetings. Not every organisation will do such thing.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It can be hard for an intern to live in London but that does not come down to the company itself but more to the standards of life the city offers.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, a lot from company events and team meetings to extra curricular events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

London

June 2016

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