Partner Marketing Assistant Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The experience you get withing Microsoft is unbelievable, its been the best year of my life, with endless opportunities.

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

    • As I work within EMEA, and my team is mainly located outside the UK. It's been harder to create a strong relationship over the phone, but when we meet I feel part of the team.

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

    • Whever I needed help/support/guidance my manager was always there to make time and go over any problems/issues I had and to find the best ways to resolve/help.

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

    • Wasn't given as much work from my team as I wanted. However it has given me chance to see much more of the business, and work with a lot more people.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My manager trusted me with the work she set and sometimes, I was given work to do for the worldwide leads who are very high up in the business.

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

    • The skills I have learnt both personally and professionally have set the foundation of my career ahead!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • With a lot of my team abroad, my office is generally very empty and can get very boring spending days alone or with a one or two people. I was given freedom to work where I like though so working from home and hot desking in other offices was fun.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very smooth process and can't fault it.

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

    • They see us as the future and everyone wants you to do well and invest a lot of time and effort to give you the best possible start in life.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    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?

    • I would love to return to Microsoft at some point during my career.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I couldn't have asked for better people to be on a placement with, i have met some great friends and we've organised many events together and parties. The sheer number of interns Microsoft takes on means you will always find some great friends.

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

    • Providing you don't go mad, you can easily live comfortably over the internship. I have found it no problem.

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

    • Reading's got an OK nightlife, being a town the scene isn't as big as nottingham which is where I go to uni. But the nightlife is as good as you make it, generally doesn't matter where you are.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • On occasions there's chance to go to agencies that partner with Microsoft. From what I have heard its a great experience. Also I have had the chance to take part in the UK Challenge in June.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

May 2010

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