Azure Solutions Specialist Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • This internship way exceeded any expectations that I previously had.

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

    • My team and seniors valued my contributions by giving regular praise for my efforts.

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

    • Every step of the way, my intern manor

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

    • I had spells of great business, and spells of a quieter diary- but during those times I maximised the admin that was necessary to complete.

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

    • I was responsible for managing a company wide sales motion, that became my hallmark contribution throughout the year.

    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 degree is nothing to do with this internship. However the year has made me decide what I am passionate about- which is technology changing lives

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was rarely in the office everyday- as I was meeting with partners, on-site with customers, or at team meetings up and down the country. However the atmosphere, is an intelligent and ambitious one- desperate to achieve for our customers and themselves.

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

    • The initial organisation was extremely well structured. However in-role within our teams there were times of mis-direction.

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

    • They invest substantially in you. A particular highlight was flying to Dublin to deliver a presentation to the Chair of the Police Technology Council and 10 Public Sector Customers.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very appealing. I will be applying back to Microsoft with the intention of returning as a place to build my career.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the interns shared houses and so it was like university except that we were working full time. It was brilliant.

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

    • Cost of living was reasonable considering the area. Cost of socialising was expensive.

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

    • Terrible.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a comprehensive clubs and activities scheme to get involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2017

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