SEO Analyst Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The oompany itself is a great company to work for and my team was so friendly and helpful that it made it even better. I learnt so much in such a short space of time and now my new skills can be put to use in my future career.

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

    • I was not treated as an Intern but more like an FTE, this was vital to feel valued in your team and workplace.

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

    • They were happy to help with interests and my university studies.

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

    • I always had something i could be undertaking, this was great to be continuosly learning.

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

    • I got to organise a summit in America, everything was undertaken by myself from start to finish. This was a huge responsibilty and I relished the opportunity.

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

    • I now want to undertake my dissertation on microsoft, its a great company to write about.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very friendly and willing to help you in any way.

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

    • Microsoft seem very experienced in taking on Interns and how the process works.

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

    • I went on trainings and I did exams in word, excel, powerpoint and outlook.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • The comapny look after you well and there is room to progress in the company and change roles to suit your needs.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was plenty of activites to undertake if you wished to do so.

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

    • Central London is an expensive place to socialise.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of choice and plenty of different places to go and check out.

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

    • Lots of choice and it depends on interests, but theres everyting you need in London.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2010

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