Microsoft

New Technologist Intern

June - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

The full lifecycle focus allowed me to learn more about the PM and SDE roles at microsoft.

What I wish was different

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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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Software Development Intern

July - August 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

I had a wonderful experience this summer and have chosen to come back for Summer of 2019. I was given a large amount of freedom in my project and participated in the entire shipping process from designing my feature to shipping to production. I was fully integrated into the team culture and participated in meetings like everyone else on my team. It made me feel like a full time employee. I was able to ship my code 100% to production, which was very rewarding!

What I wish was different

Nothing comes to mind.

Advice

Don't just do what is asked of you - ask your team members and manager what you can do to take your project further.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

I loved my project and how my team was helpful.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Make sure you're learning all you can and that you're building solid relationships with everyone on your team, especially your manager!

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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 Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

Great company, amazing culture.

What I wish was different

My team.

Advice

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

It was a fantastic learning experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Apply early.

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Explorer Intern

May - August 2017 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

The explorer internship at Microsoft lets intern try both software development and product management, which is pretty unique.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spent more time getting to know other interns - there were so many interesting people interning at the same time.

Advice

Ask lots of questions, take advantage of mentorship opportunities, and explore the city and the surrounding area.

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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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Explore Intern

May - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

I enjoyed working in a 3-person pod with other interns and being able to do both program management and software engineering work.

What I wish was different

Advice

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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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Software Developer Intern

May - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

I love the culture at Microsoft. I got to work with an awesome team and learn a lot of new data science and machine learning skills.

What I wish was different

I wish I'd communicated better with my manager about our sprints.

Advice

Ask lots of questions. Proactively seek out friends and form groups.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

The people and the company culture.

What I wish was different

My team/manager being more willing to help me out.

Advice

Be aware of how you work.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

I loved how much I learned and doing stuff I had never done before.

What I wish was different

I wish there was clearer communication about expectations.

Advice

Don’t go completely out of your comfort zone. Stay in enough that you can complete a project, but go out enough that you’re still learning new things.

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Software Developer Intern

July - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Explore, find something interesting.

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Explore Intern

June - September 2018 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

The team is incredibly nice and helpful. Everyone is welcoming and people listen to your opinions.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2019 • Redmond, WA

What I liked

I loved being in the Seattle area and being at Microsoft. The company really goes the extra mile to foster your learning and career development. There are always super interesting talks at Microsoft and the large company means there are definitely going to be at least a few people interested in similar things as you,