Weeks 9 and 10! but still 2 more to go... almost there!

Hello Rossers!!


It has been two more weeks, weeks 9 and 10 have gone by and I am close to the end of my internship. I still have 2 more weeks of work but this is likely my last post.


These last two weeks have been socially busy since we have our two signature events, the Interns Signature event for all the interns (about 1200) at the Seattle zoo featuring a Dave Matthews concert and free Xbox with Kinect for every one!! Yes, it was amazing and even when there were rumors no one could confirm it. The next week we had the MBA signature event, featuring a Casino Night on the 76th floor of the Columbia Towers in downtown Seattle (incredible view!). Two weeks ago MS organized a hike to Mt Rainier which was pretty amazing too. So, this is just to let you know how well does Microsoft treat its interns.


On the work side, things are going well. My project is slowly coming to life and if everything goes well I will have my campaign website go life on August 15th, the last week I am in MS. I had to pressure the agency and get the media team for an exception but it seems it was worth it if I see it online before I leave.


I have started a small "visibility" project so that I can have some presentation time with the senior management of my business group, I still have not started it but at least I know what I have to do. One new member joined my team to take over my project once I leave, it is nice to know that I am being replaced by a Sr. Product Manager, it makes me feel important and not just an "intern". I think I have had the most "hands on" and "impactful" project from what I have heard, my project has a target, a goal, a website and it will continue to live after I leave.


This is my last post so you won't know if I get an offer or not, I hope I will get one from Microsoft, not only because of the company, the challenges it faces but also because they have pretty nice benefit packages. If you think MS is doomed let me tell you it is not, don't believe everything analysts write.


Hope you have had a good time reading this blog and you have learned something or at least took some of the tips for doing a better job while working in the US.


Have a great MBA and enjoy Ross!! It is one of the best places to do an MBA.


Gabriel.