Public Sector marketing & operations Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

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

    • very much, once settled in felt happy, comfortable and a valued asset

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

    • Had bi-weekley 1 on 1's with all 3 of my managers concentrating on work i was doing as well as personal needs and areas i wanted to imporove on, by far one of the most valuable things of a placement

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

    • Think this is very industry/role, as my role and industry is very ad-hoc

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • After the initial 3 month period i was running event all by myself, felt like a trusted and independent member of the team

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

    • Learnt so much both personally and in relation to my field, have learnt what I do want and what I dont want as a graduate

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great, in my departement, and i have heard from other department, we had Cake tuesdays, where everyone would take it in turn to bake a cake for the team!

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

    • Great from start to finish

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

    • Did not expect the amount of time i was given and assisted with personal development, it has been invaluable!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Large group of interns, nearly 100, so thers always something going on!

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

    • Im from the North, so anywhere down south always stings the pocket that little bit more down here!

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

    • Great, not as good as uni nightlife, but much more civilised, and London is only 28mins away if based in Reading

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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