Microsoft Employee Reviews for Executive Assistant

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the relaxed atmosphere, ability to telecommute, and being valued for contribution to the whole."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company values the ability for individuals to work singularly and to multi-task."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"Telecommuting doesn't afford the face time to further a career or to form cohesive working groups."

"My first four and a half years were great."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I enjoyed working for an international company and the fast pace of the company."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"For support roles, you really need to take control of your career, because no one else will look out for you."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I didn't like being stuck as an admin and not being able to grow into other roles."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They really should grow all of their talent and not pigeon hole them into roles."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the culture of the company. People work independently and meet only when needed. I like the casual environment and the experimenting with new technology all the time."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be always open minded and relax."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"The only thing is that I was laid off."