Sales Excellence Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Best decision I've ever made!

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

    • An amazing set of people!

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

    • Regular one to ones, guidance and support the whole way through

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

    • Some days were very busy, others were quieter - you have to get the balance right yourself

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

    • Much more responsibility than I expected, they trust you which makes you value what you are doing.

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

    • I have learned more in this year on placement at Microsoft than I have in the last 2 year of uni!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is always up for a laugh, and socialises outside work too

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

    • Good communication from our HR team, always there to support if need be.

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

    • As an intern you are given many opportunities to take many different Microsoft exams which will be great for the future

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    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?

    • Jobs are competitive even after being an intern there, but put the effort in and there's always hope!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great mix of people - all employed for simliar attributes hence lots of people with simliar interests

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

    • Just like any other town

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

    • Plenty of nights out - just need to know where to go & when!

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

    • Lots of charitiy events you could get involved in and extra projects whether it be fundraising or sport related

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Sales

South East

June 2012

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