Program Manager Review
by Microsoft
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.1
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The Culture
4.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
A placement that enables you to grow, learn, shadow and make huge impact! Very social environment with plenty of travel opportunities available. You're able to impact millions of customers and work with the best minds in the business for one of the biggest companies in the world.
My manager was first class. Invested money, time and thought into my development. I was able to travel, take courses and be active on social events. You get such great support at Microsoft from your mangers, mentors, buddies and colleagues.
My manager was first class. Invested money, time and thought into my development. I was able to travel, take courses and be active on social events. You get such great support at Microsoft from your mangers, mentors, buddies and colleagues.
The summer months were quite quiet. But once September begins you are full steam ahead! With opportunities to do multiple tasks! Marketing, project management, operations, sales. Anything you have an interest in. Summer months were there to get you prepared and ready.
Huge. From presenting to leadership to presenting to the public. You get huge responsibility to do great work that you are interested in. You can be in attendance at conferences or on calls to people from around the world. The opportunities are endless. You have such a great responsibility. It's upto you how far you take it!
I believe I saw how little connection there is currently with theory and how it applies in the modern world. Though this placement made me more determined to challenge the way theory is taught and how out of date it is.
The Company
Amazing. Free soft drinks. Great atmosphere and aura. It was a campus atmosphere.
Very programmatic. Welcome day. Welcome week. All to get you prepared for the role. Hugely rewarding and great the way things are structured though communication could be improved.
Able to challenge myself daily. On the job learning with courses at my fingertips.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Greatly so. I would say you have a great chance of coming back if you have an internship and did well!
The Culture
Yes although groups were quite clicky especially depending on were you where from and your background. I think this should be improved upon and looked at to create more inclusion and fairness for interns. Although, parties and events were prevelant for you to get involved in so do not worry about the social scene.
Quite high. Looking 500+ for decent accomodation.
Not ad goof as London or Liverpool but quite good for a small city!
Hugely! You could travel the world or get involved in 101 groups which were extension projects to impact the wider community.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South West
November 2017
