Sales Solutions Professional Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The initial shock of entering such a large organisation and adapting to the culture took some time to get over but after the initial induction stage I thoroughly enjoyed the experience from both a professional and personal perspective> I was given the opportunity to take on real responsibility and to travel.

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

    • By the end of the year I really felt like I was part of a successful sales team and I was trusted with some important accounts.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was strongly supported and encouraged not only by those at management level but by people from all levels of the organisation.

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

    • At times for the first six months there was some waiting for the right people to become available to help me out with some projects while I gained experience and I occasionally had to work longer hours in the latter half of the year to gt projects done on time. This is the nature of sales though.

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

    • I was given the ability to conceptualise, promote and grow my own ideas and trusted to look after accounts on my own by the end of the placement.

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

    • Massively, my sales experience has already helped me shine in my sales unit for final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The culture is generally very laid back and informal within teams, however sometimes you have to get your head down and work.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • We entered the company at a time of great change and for the first few months they were unsure what to do with us, this was improved greatly for the year we handed over to however.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I came out of the year far more experienced in the world of work, the salary was decent and everyone was willing to give me their time. Graduate roles are available to those who especially excel.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a graduate role after university and I couldn't be happier.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were events organised for the interns and graduates both by the company social team and amongst the interns themselves.

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

    • Reading has relatively high rent and cost of living but not as extortionate as some cities.

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

    • Good mix of bars and clubs to explore, especially if you're not from the area.

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

    • There are several sports teams to get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2018

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