HR Graduate and Intern Recruitment assisstant Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a truly unforgettable experience that has enriched my life. What better place to start my professional career than right on top!

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

    • You are part of the family as you are all one team working towards a common goal.

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

    • Regular catch ups with my managers-at least weekely. I always felt like I could approach then and discuss any concerns/ideas I may ahve had.

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

    • Part of the beauty of being at Microsoft was to be able to stretch yourself and go beyond what you thought you could handle. I was busy throughout my placement but I wouldn't have it any other way. I beleieve I would have been bored otherwise and despite the exhaustion at time it was all worth it.

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

    • I had rojects that were my own to manage. Being trusted by your manager to take control is brilliant. Your confidence soars.

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

    • These are true life skills that will serve you for life. University may teach you the therories behind the facts but at Microsoft you dealt/lived and breathed the real world and could put into practise everything I read about at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a very relaxed yet professional environment. Jeans are acceptable if you do not have important meetings and you were free to be yourself.

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

    • Its overall structure is brilliant!

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

    • There were a lot of opportunities to learn outside your role, MCAS exams for free, the libarary's facilities, tech training if you chose to sign up for it and a lot of on the job learning.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider working for MIcrosoft again. It is a brilliant culture and environment.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern community was like being at university but having the luxury of being professional about it also. It was friendly and you have the chance to meet like minded people with similar aspirations.

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

    • The working hours got you quite tired to be able to go out at night especially since I chose to commute.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good although I don't have much first hand experience.

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

    • Endless, depending on how outgoing and sociable you were.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

May 2010

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