Technical Service Account Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I had never worked in a business of this size before so I had nothing to compare it against but I enjoyed it very much and the standards I expect from work are now very high.

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

    • They treated me very well and like I was part of the team, not as if I was a student.

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

    • Any questions or queries I had were answered, there was never a time where I didn't know what I was doing.

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

    • worked fluctuated week to week depending on the activities of the partners/customers.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not as much as the permanent staff because I obviously wasn't trained but enough responsibility to keep me busy.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • time management and organisation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • positive and playful atmosphere at all times.

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

    • very well organised and structured. extremely efficient

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

    • Company invested heavily right from the off with various presentations.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    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?

    • very appealing but I have to go through a process of re-applying.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • very good social scene, almost different activities every weekend from cinema to bowling and barbecues

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

    • I lived at home so I never had an issue with this. from speaking to other students, relatively ok.

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

    • Good and cheap. Easily accessible and good range of choice in music.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • various sports clubs and social events were always open.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

Scotland

November 2009

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