Microsoft

Explore Intern

May - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

Lots of resources, events and perks. Had several mentors to guide me through the process and help me become a more confident software engineer.

What I wish was different

Microsoft needs to put in more effort to hire women and minorities on certain teams. Though overall diversity has improved at Microsoft over the years, certain teams are extremely binary and lacking any sort of diversity.

Advice

Don't be afraid to be honest about how you're feeling, feedback is valuable to those higher up than you and will help others have a better experience in the future.

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Cloud Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

There are internship activities at a Microsoft-wide level and also within the organization, so for me it was in Cloud Sourcing and Supply Chain. This means that there are unlimited opportunities to network with leaders, hear from inspiring speakers, and create relationships with fellow interns. Within my organization, it was really evident that the entire team, from the leaders to the employees, values the work of the interns. They gave us meaningful projects that have tangible business impacts, showed interest in understanding our projects, and provided help and suggestions in the development of our work. I really appreciated this and it left me with a great understanding of the company culture and values.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

It can be overwhelming to realize that you need to understand the processes and ins and outs of the business all while completing a project that not only depends on the understanding of that information but also adds value to the business all within 12 weeks. Know that full-time employees aren't expected to grasp a full understanding of the entire business until at least 9 months into the job - so do the best you can and don't worry if you don't know everything!

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Good team, good work

What I wish was different

Project

Advice

Good employer

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Intern

May - August 2019 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

The people and the overall company atmosphere was amazing. Everyone I met pushed me to stay curious and push to learn and do more.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was amazing.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions when stuck - the people there want to help you succeed and learn :)

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Software Developer Intern

June - September 2017 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Mentor and manager was good. Work was flexible. Extra activities in/near is fun.

What I wish was different

Had a better idea what project I want to take on.

Advice

Don't hesitate to ask for help.

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Finance Intern

June - August 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

The amount of flexibility I had and the resources available for me to use.

What I wish was different

A little more structure and guidance from my mentor at the beginning would've been nice.

Advice

Go out and talk to people. Shoot them a message on LinkedIn and grab coffee. It will probably be the most valuable thing you leave with.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - September 2018 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Microsoft has such a large and well-structured intern program, you will not only learn a lot about software engineering in the real world but you will be spoilt with events and swag and opportunities to have fun with other interns!

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

my team and the work

What I wish was different

redmond was more metropolitan

Advice

loved the people and learned a lot from the senior developers

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Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2018 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

location, learning about how to work at a large company; great mentorship and good intern support network / events

What I wish was different

wish i had more personal responsibility and tasks, wish i got to choose which team i was assigned to

Advice

try it out!

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Program Manager Intern

May - August 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

I liked my summer project the most because it was challenging and fun. There were ton of intern events during the summer and my manager encouraged me to go to ALL events. Also, I worked on my public speaking skills during the summer because I gave a lot of presentations.

What I wish was different

Advice

Just ask questions when you're confused because no one expects you to know everything. And get to know everyone on your team because they're so interesting!

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Research Intern

May - August 2018 • Cambridge, MA

What I liked

The atmosphere was incredible and I learned a ton. Everyone was very smart but really approachable and friendly.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a bit more structure in terms of goal-setting for my work.

Advice

Be explicit with your research advisor about making concrete goals.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

Everything. Microsoft is a great employer, work was amazing, we had benefits, incredible pay, incredible location.

What I wish was different

My team had a weird work schedule, but the flexibility made very easy to integrate with my own personal life.

Advice

Start looking early. Study lots. Learn to learn, not to get a grade.

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Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

I liked my relaxed work hours, the company culture, the free snacks, and the sheer number of intern events

What I wish was different

I wish it could've lasted forever

Advice

Its not as cold as you think in Seattle

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Cambridge, MA

What I liked

My team was very supportive and helped me learn a lot over the summer. Microsoft's intern program is great and treats the interns very well.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Program Manager Intern

May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The mentorship, and learning from a strong group of people

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

A ton of social events for interns to get to know each other. This was very beneficial for those who would be returning for full time and were not from the area. Due to this, these individuals have plenty of friends to come back to following their last year of classes.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

I loved that they gave us projects that were relevant to what the team needed. Higher level managements and contributors were very accessible and friendly. Lots of monetary benefits, obviously. My team was amazing and super helpful.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more interns specifically on my team, since it would have been more likely that I would have worked with someone in my age group.

Advice

Make sure to ask for help as often as you need it, it's the only way you'll succeed here.

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Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2018 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

Good pay, relaxed work environment, kind coworkers

What I wish was different

Impact of work

Advice

Ask for a project you're excited about

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Explore Intern

May - August 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

Seattle is a gorgeous city — beaches, mountains, forests, lakes, etc. — and I got to explore so much of it! I also learned so much doing software engineering and product management at Microsoft, and really valued the ability to explore both areas as a way to narrow down what I want to do in the future.