Market Analyst Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

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

    • I had a great team, that definitely have made my year. Having a supportive team that make you feel like a valued member of the company was key for me to having a great year and experience.

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

    • I was lucky enough to have a very supportive manager, who gave me enough resposnability but also was at hand to sign things off and check in when I need him. He was also great at letting me manage my own team and take part in other areas of the business. The guidance has been invaluable and a key part of success for my internship.

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • A little quiet at time, but we had a great opportunity to get to know other team members on team offsites and team meetings.

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

    • The Intern and Mach scheme at Microsoft is a well balanced scheme, with a mid year check point and help on hand when and if you need it.

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

    • My team director conducted a monthly 1:1 with each of us on personal development which make you feel like they are really investing they time into you to help future your career.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Great contacts made throughout the year and an opportunity to come back as a graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a great group of interns to have a good social life with in the year, plus great colleagues.

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Reading doesn't have the greatest nightlife, but its the people you spend your time with that make it.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Economics, Information Technology, Logistics and Operations, Market Research, Marketing

South West

June 2012

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