Never have I doubted the amount of information my brain can absorb. This week has changed that for a variety of reasons. A diverse amount of tasks has rendered my mind bouncing between different activates whilst also learning how to use the numerous programs Microsoft use to implement online advertising. Before I started my placement at Microsoft it became clear that day-to-day activities and opportunities... 

Pretentious, boring, arrogant – these are just some of things I have been called over the last week by completely different people. None of these people know me in real life. Beyond the pixels on this page they have never sat down and had a drink with me, joined in with the crazier part of my social life or at least been constructive with their criticisms. Blogging for me is just about writing. Yes,... 

For at least 40 hours a week I’m either in front of a desktop, notebook or netbook. All of which are always connected to the internet giving me the digital relief I need when I see a new email, RSS feed update or IM conversation. Technology is addictive because it fulfils the part of the social communication we desire. In the last decade nobody needs to be alone, by the same merit the onslaught... 

I really do. Paul Bowler is a straight talking man. I should know. At the University of Gloucestershire last year I attend an ‘Open Forum’ where the University’s relationship with Stagecoach was discussed. He made intelligent points but I must confess caused outrage. Whilst he may understand finances he was far separated from the emotional aspects involved with comforting students and staff.... 

At Microsoft internship students have the opportunity to get involved with a number of ‘101 Teams’. These teams are involved with the “extra-curricular” aspects of our internship. I opted to become part of the Microsoft Milk Round team, the group of students who travel to various Universities and spread the word of Microsoft. At 2:10pm in Reading I had to present to a panel of judges to become... 

Have you ever known you were being influenced by something? As I sit in my room today I think back to the time when I entered my University as a fresher and felt an air of what could be considered a pre-business attitude. Studying Public Relations had psychologically taken me closer to the business world and I felt my own character and outlook shape shift to fit this new world mould. I felt professional. In... 

Each morning I listen to the Transport For London (TFL) platform announcements and think to myself ‘I could do that job’. In fact, the desire to be the voice of TFL is so great that it has made itself onto my “list of things to do before I die”. I accidentally challenged my past radio companion, Ian Pinnell, to a voice over duel this evening. It seems he also dreams of becoming the TFL voice.... 

A few days ago my manager called me into one of the meeting rooms and broke the news of a team restructure. I’ve known for a while that the current structure of the team would be changing but little did I know that this would affect my role. The role of Trade Marketing which I was appointed as I joined the team in July will change as well. Instead I shall be an Account Manager for the Microsoft Media... 

‘You will be the lucky ones.’ Last year my lecturer told me that as I waited after class with thoughts of employment after University running through my mind. The majority of students are nervous about their job prospects after University. Students should be nervous. Whilst further education may keep the young workforce of Britain at bay for an extra 3 / 4 years, eventually this talent will need... 

Working for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Multinational Sales team requires an awful lot of learning. Not that learning is awful. So far I have learnt in great detail about the tasks of Account Executives, Account Managers, Sales Planners and Trade Marketers. Currently my workload varies day-to-day. Whilst Monday might be full of meetings, my Tuesday might be pretty much free, only to have... 

Just like the innate nature of our moral conscience the University diet comes naturally to all of those at University. Regardless of whether we embrace the University diet, it crosses the mind of every student. Why bother creating a meal when you live in pizza delivery London? It all starts within the confines of a supermarket where you find yourself staring at the shelf in a state of disbelief. Preparing... 

Young drivers are plagued by a series of hurdles in order to become a speaker booming, hoodie driving… lunatic. Of course, this is the image portrayed of most young drivers who are brave enough to beat the stereotype of society and step into a car. Hurdles come in all shapes and sizes for young drivers. Whilst there is now cheap car insurance for young drivers which makes it easier for young drivers...