Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an Envisioning Specialist for the Microsoft Technology Centre. On a day to day basis I am responsible for the internal communications between us and other departments and provide solutions for some of Microsoft's biggest customers.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have a Level 3 Systems and Networking qualifications with 5 Microsoft Office Specialist ceritifications, 3 Microsoft Technology Assosicate certifications and a Microsoft Certified Professional certification.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed the apprenticeship as it has envloved working as a team and networking with people who can provide career advice and tips. It has been amazing!

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Microsoft?
  • I feel very valued at Microsoft from my department manager to Area Vice President for Microsoft UK. I have recieved so much positive feedback from Interns and other employees at Microsoft for my work with LGBT and other Employee Resource Groups.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is very structured and has a clear journey from start to finish. I have recieve training from both QA Apprenticeship and my team to help me get where I am today.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive some support from my training provider today however my tutor/assessor has not been in touch for a while. These issues have been mentioned to them and no further action has taken place.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Everyday I receive so much support from my manager and team at Microsoft. I come to work with a good state of mind and leave feeling proud that I have done great things.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • For the apprenticeship I had to relocate from Kent to Reading. Living costs in Reading are fairly expensive and joining at 16 I wasn't sure of what was "too expensive" so I had to find out for myself. The salary for the apprenticeship is very good however when tax is deducted and costs of transport it can easily go down.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are loads of company events and activities Microsoft supports outside of work. Last year I assisted the Pride in London LGBT parade with Microsoft.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Microsoft to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • When people consider apprenticeship they often think of making tea/coffee or doing small tasks for their manager. Microsoft Apprenticeships are the complete opposites to the stereotypes. You are given a offical job as an employee and you learn how the work you impacts the whole Microsoft corporation.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Microsoft?
  • Be yourself and ask loads of questions. I would not be hear today if I wasn't curious


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

South East

March 2017


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