Online Marketing Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Amazing amounts of responsibility, great colleagues and intern buddies and fantastic projects.

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

    • Given great projects and totally respected within the team.

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

    • Fantastic manager with great vision and past experience of dealing with interns.

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

    • Started off quiet but picked up and then plenty to do... some people found the work too much, but if you're able to learn on the job you'll be fine.

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

    • Given my own projects to run and maintain.

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

    • Could not recommend this placement enough. Absolutely love the place, the people, the culture and everything about it.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great team with lively characters, containing a good balance of work and play... some good night outs too! Always willing to help out with any problems or sort things out.

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

    • A really good team got us settled in and sorted out in Reading... you'll be given guides for where to live but you'll need to find your own accommodation and house mates (although there are lots of interns and plenty of time to get sorted).

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

    • So much! Free MS training for all interns if you want it, plus a whole wealth of managers at your finger tips always willing to go for coffee and a chat.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Depends on how you do during your year... if you're passionate with a spark you've got every chance of coming back, but nothing is guaranteed. Give it your all during the year!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A great lot of interns with a fantastic community spirit. Your team may/may not be particularly social but you always have your student buddies to fall back on to go out with. Never miss a chance to network though...

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

    • If you're not used to Southern prices you're in for a shock... Reading is slightly pricey even for the South, but you'll have plenty to go out on and live at a decent standard! Reading has some pretty cheap nights out if you know where to go.

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

    • Reading is quite nice, plenty of clubs and bars.

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

    • Absolutely loads of clubs and societies to get involved in. A great chance to meet others in the company.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

August 2009

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