Financial Analyst Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Was given really challenging opportunities

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

    • Was relied upon regularly for important pieces of work

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

    • Had regular meetings on my work and team were available to talk at any time

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

    • I was very busy, but mainly through personal choice as I wanted to maximise my development

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given some very high visibility projects and work was presented to Corporate VP level

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

    • Degree studies not so much, but will be invaluable in job applications and my future career

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • As fun as a Finance Office could be....

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Fairly well organised, although sometimes felt a little out of touch with the organisers (nothing to do with my hiring managers)

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The opportunities were given to do extra learning and I was fully supported through this

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • There are no current finance options within the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There seemed to be a lot but I was not personally involved

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

    • I lived at home, and socialising cost is average.

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

    • Average.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are lots of things available in Reading or only a short journey to London where there are endless opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

South East

June 2012

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