Global Resource Manager Review

by Microsoft

Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have had one of the best years of my life here at Microsoft. I couldn't have picked a better company to start my professional career at. It is quite simply an amazing place to be.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Not once did I ever feel like I was belittled by anyone. The culture at Microsoft is special, shown by my teams motto 'Better Together'. My opinion and input is valued just as much as a colleague of higher seniority.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager has been great, and I have 1:1 meetings with her most days. The amount of time she has invested into me has been amazing, and something I am eternally grateful for. The guidance has helped me develop a great amount.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • The job has its peaks and troughs with each day being unique. However when you do have a quiet day, you quickly learn how to make it a busy one. The opportunities at Microsoft are endless and the freedom your given is perfect.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • From the get go I was told that my role is a proper job, and not just one put in place for an internship. This meant I had colleagues who would be depending on me to produce the expected standard of work, which has been a great experience.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have always said that the skills I have been learning over the year have been most transferable. Whilst there are specific role-based skills that need to be perfected, the other skills you pick up can be taken into almost anything.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere is great, everyone always seems to be happy. It's a great place to be. I look forward to going in every day.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The whole Early In Career scheme at Microsoft is great. The amount of time invested into the internship makes you feel so valued.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Microsoft encourage you to complete as much training as possible, including the offering of all the fundamental exams for free.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • So appealing! I'm currently in the process of applying to the FY22 Graduate program!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, most certainly. There is an Intern Committee which includes the role of a Social Lead, who organised various socials across the year.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Reading isn't the cheapest, but by no stretch is it unaffordable. I go to Uni there as well so I've been in Reading for almost 3 years, and I'm still surviving!

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • It's got everything you need, especially with the student nights through the Uni.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes! To name one, I joined the football team and actually went to Munich for a tournament.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Logistics and Operations

South East

May 2020


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