Marketing Coordinator Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I had an incredible year - although my job isn't exactly what I want to do moving forward in my career, I have really enjoyed it and it has taught me plenty of transferrable skills.

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

    • Working within a Western European role means that the team dynamic is different from what you may see in the UK. There are plenty of challenges found in working with people you very rarely meet face-to-face, but these challenges only help you grow as a candidate and broaden your experiences.

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

    • You are left alone in your role enough to figure things out for yourself, but there is plenty of support out there to be had if you ask for it.

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

    • My role took a while to fully ramp up, so I made myself busy by participating in other projects within the company and/or intern community.

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

    • I was given more and more responsibility as the year went on, but there is enough flexibility in the internship that you can ask for more if you want it. I was happy with the amount of responsibility I was given :)

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

    • I learnt incredible amounts, without being sat in a lecture, or even really realising - I can't describe how much I have enjoyed my year or how much I have gained from it, and if I could do it again I would in a heartbeat. Roll on the grad scheme!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Totally depends on what you put in - my team sat within Western Europe so I often didn't see them, but making friends with other teams in the office meant I was part of a great atmosphere!

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

    • 0/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • So much is available to you if you look for it - for example Microsoft Office Exams, library resources, training offsites.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working 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?

    • Definitely have made friends for life :)

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

    • Living in central London is very expensive - but is definitely doable (with the help of your student loan!)

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is something for everyone in London - a year is not enough time to see it all!

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

    • Within Microsoft, plenty. Outside of Microsoft, even more!! There is so much to get involved in, you just need to look out for it.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

London

June 2012

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