Service Management Consultant Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Immensely,

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • 8) A great deal, as there is a true belief in collaboration and belief that everyone has an opinion which can be useful to the project.

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

    • Lots of support. If not from my direct manager then from experienced team members.

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

    • Very busy, but at certain times of the year, work would slow down and I could focus my attention on other aspects of the business.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Much responsibility and I was the only person who could do that job. So I have to manage the handover and periods when I was not off work.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt a great deal which I will take back to university. Most of which include how to be more organized and to structure my days.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Laid back mostly, but there are times when the hype picks up.

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

    • very well organized. It felt like everything interns got involved in was well thought out and planned.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There seems to be a limitless budget as we are skilled an trained in so many different ways which makes me feel well invested in.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very appealing. I definitely want to work for Microsoft.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • rather pricey. Central London

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

    • Not bad at all. Could go to a bar right under the building

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

    • Many, so many that I was interested in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South East

June 2016

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