Microsoft intern Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – The internship program at Microsoft is excellent. They seem to treat interns as full time employees in terms of work. They also have lots of pretty fun events over the course of the summer and you get a chance to meet a lot of other interns and network within the company. They also pay really well.

Cons – The project I was given could have been more interesting, but that seems to vary a lot between interns.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – It is the best place to do an internship.

Cons – there is no cons that I remember.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – People are nice
You get your own office
you get many computer monitors
Drink are free.
People are smart, you get to ask a lot of questions and they usually help you out

Cons – No con really. Its a bit far from home

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Great compensation, fun activities, fabulous intern gifts- you can tell that money was really thrown your way as an intern.

Cons – Office work can get tedious, some interns were given projects that weren't utilized after they were gone.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Developers have their own offices. Because Microsoft has a longer release cycle than many software companies, the stereotypical "have to work overtime because the project is due" doesn't really apply. Very laid-back environment. As long as you get your work done and don't miss meetings, no one really minds when you work.

Cons – As with any company with thousands of employees, sometimes you can feel like a grain of sand on the beach. As a developer, you don't have a say in the big picture of the company. If that's important to you, don't work here; find a start-up.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – The company took good care of the interns, even the ones not in the Redmond location. Microsoft had a fun culture, interesting events, and an overall well organized intern program.

Cons – Microsoft is a large company that can be stuck in process and organization, that might slow down work progress and stifle creativity in favor of organized productivity.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – + World class researchers
+ Friendly environment
+ Great projects
+ Lots of perks for the interns
+ Weather is great during the summer
Great experience overall

Cons – Nothing in particular. 3 months may not be enough for a full fledged project, so it takes a lot of effort, but it is worth it

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Flexible working hour, free sodas, nice gym membership, parking well available, once a month a party with wine. For interns there was also a subsidized car rental -- a good thing to take to see around, even though not a necessity for commuting as the company accommodation is just across the road.

Cons – working in offices with very thin walls, if someone on the other side is having a lot of phone calls, it may get a bit disturbing. No free food as google has, having at least some fruit available through day would be nice...

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Microsoft as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Pay, great gifts (Samsung series 9 ultra book), exciting and real work, individual office!, intern speaker series with Steve Ballmer and VPs, amazing events with private concerts (Young the Giant, Alabama Shakes), the list goes on.
This was by far the best internship experience I've had. I felt that I made a difference and learned plenty along the way. Even if you don't see yourself going to Microsoft full time, this is still an amazing internship opportunity!

Cons – About 1500 interns so you can't meet everyone.
Redmond is boring, but it's only a 25 minute drive to Seattle in no traffic.

Advice to Senior Management – Great job with the intern program.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Microsoft full-time for less than a year

Pros – Meaningful and impactful projects, good work hours, leadership exposure, structured internship process,

Cons – Collaborative culture sometimes affects speed, but if you are smart and resourceful - there is no stopping you!

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company