This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed my work placement at Microsoft a lot! The opportunities offered were endless from volunteering to project management, I was treated and given the responsibility of a full time employee which not only made me more confident, but also developed many important skills. The responsibilities varied and I never did the same task everyday which made my role even more fun.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt valued my colleagues a lot, whenever I organised a successful event or executed a task well, they would always be there to encourage my efforts and congratulate me. However, it would be nice if there was more emphasis on individual contribution, such as rewards or specific recognition which would look good on your CV.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My team supported me very well, whenever I needed help or guidance, they would always be there to assist. However, it does depend on your team, as some people did not communicate with their team as much as their team either travelled or were very busy, therefore, it's highly dependant on who you work with.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was extremely busy on a daily basis, my day started by me opening emails, responding to them, then attending Skype meetings and the rest of the day working on my varied projects. No day was ever the same and the business definitely kept me going! At times it was stressful, but it's made me value how important it is to be organised.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a great deal of responsibility, being treated like a full time employee. My manager trusted me with huge responsibilities once she began to identify the type of projects I was strong at managing and eventually as the year went on, I had the huge opportunity to organise an event for 200 attendees.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • They will definitely assist in my degree studies, from organisational skills in my final year, to communication skills when I apply for graduate schemes, there are a wide variety of skills which can be incorporated into how I study and go about work and responsibilities on a daily basis at university.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere at my office was great! Very relaxed therefore I never felt micro-managed or pressured to execute a specific task at a specific time. The office was large and open, therefore there were many spaces to work from pods to desks, it enabled flexibility in how I do my work and where.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was very well organised, from the beginning I was given training on how to execute certain tasks, my team structure and told to ask any questions. Initially, I was nervous so to be told to ask any question by the senior manager was great and put me at ease.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A great deal of investment! We had so many opportunities, from volunteering to teaching, all to stretch our personal skills. As well as this, we had the opportunity to partake in 101 teams which was small teams we got to chose which represented different concepts. This was a great chance to input our ideas and make impact!

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • They offer a great graduate scheme which we get the opportunity to interview for ahead of other students!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The social scene was only in Reading, however, a lot of effort was made to integrate London interns.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Very expensive, but worth it!

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Great nightlife.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Many volunteering opportunities emailed out regularly.

    5/5

    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2018


View More Reviews