IT Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Fantastic opportunity over the course of the year. Good shift patterns, working 9 to 5 on weekdays. Opportunities outside of the workplace too to promote the company was a plus.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I wasn't treat like an intern. Instead I was treat as if I had worked there for years. When an employee had an issue that I had to fix (IT related), they automatically assumed you had years of experience and would be more than capable on fixing the issue.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Continuous support from my manager throughout the year. They would be there to discuss anything with them. Everything would be informal but confidential too.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Lots of diverse tasks to get on with.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was always encouraged to initiate new ideas and projects. I was highly acknowledged for when I did do this.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My course is different to what I learned in terms of technical skills whilst at GE. However, other skills such as project management and time management have hugely improved. These have subsequently made things easier in my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Good, pleasant atmosphere. Easy to talk to people.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Extremely organised. All my equipment was ready for me when I started as well as training and inductions.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A business trip was organised so I could do an induction week elsewhere in the country. Everything was paid for to travel there and stay for a few days.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They encourage all interns to apply for their graduate schemes. As they've already invested in you and since they know your abilities too, they like to keep people on.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home, so the cost for me was fine.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Newcastle is a fantastic social scene for all ages, especially young people. Lots of activities to do and places to visit.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was the occasional work event. Xmas party, etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

September 2015

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