UK Search Marketing Executive 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
4.4
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
4.3
- 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
Working for Microsoft has been an incredible year both in work responsibility and socially. My team were great with me and gave me a vast amount of experience, workload and understanding of the business as well expensed nights out and events! A work hard and play hard environment working with great knowledgeable employees enabling you to fit in to the company with ease.
My team gave me a great deal of responsibility and showed appreciation to the work that I did. Those working closely with our team would also ask me directly for help - which is something you really do value. I gave it 8 out of 10 and not higher as when you work for Microsoft for longer you wish to taken on bigger projects (reflecting on the ambitious/hard working nature of the company) but you also have to remember the your role is being an intern and your team will give you the work load you can be comfortable with. However as an internship you get a vast amount of responsibilities/training and workload and your input is always valued.
It will always depend on how you deal with your relationship between your manager, but I had weekly 1:1s with my manager covering all my objectives during the year. I was always given advice to how to make the most of the year and how to benefit yourself from the internship.
Never a boring day; there is always things to do.
The Company
The work environment had an American relaxed environment with a work style of smart casual. You get to work with enthusiastic, determined and hard working colleagues. They are always open to new ideas and employees are always willing to meet up and have a coffee.
Very well organised, I had dedicated job tasks, a great manager and the opportunities to venture in new projects and work areas.
Required online training and the ability to take Microsoft Office exams. The role was more learn on the job, but the company high encouraged mentoring support and strong relationships with your manager.
Flexi Time
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Hopefully looking to contact my team and other employees once I graduate.
The Culture
Strong intern community and very good team relationships. Generally Microsoft nights out have always been great fun and full of banter.
Living in London was expensive, but the company provided many free social events. If I was in the TVP campus it would've been a very good deal.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
June 2012
