Windows Live Product Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Microsoft was a great company to work for and I thoroughly enjoyed my internship with them. They have quite a relaxed atmosphere but you are given quite a lot of responsibility, so its up to you to get it done.

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

    • Microsoft employ lots of interns so most people were familiar with having interns round, I was treated as an equal amongst my team although as it is a large organisation with very senior staff you can sometimes feel disconnected with higher managers.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Was never dropped in at the deep end, support and guidance was given to me at every stage if I asked for it, otherwise I was left to organise myself.

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

    • It was a perfect balance, there were busy times and quiet times but I never felt too much under pressure.

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

    • As much as you want, I managed several marketing campaigns with large budgets by the end of my year.

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

    • Great skills for working in any other company (large or small). I'm unsure of how relevant they will be to my studies until I return next year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed atmosphere, a bit quiet sometimes but it was good fun. Some people worked very hard.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • From application to leaving the whole process was very smooth.

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

    • You get offered a lot of different training opportunities including PC qualifications.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • They run a retainer scheme for students during the final year of Uni, after that you can apply for the Grad scheme. If selected by your manager you skip the first few stages.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The majority of interns are based in Reading rather than London, but we still had a good time. Lots of other ex-interns were back at the company as well.

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

    • It's London! So expensive...

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Victoria isnt great for nightlife, a few nice pubs, you're better off heading into central.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Opportunities in Reading are greater than those in London but I joined a sports club in London and had a good time.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2009

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