ITLP Intern Review

by GfK

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my 12 months internship with GE. I was presented with many opportunities to challenge myself and showcase my innovative skills through IT. I even had the opportunity to work in Denmark for 3 months. As a whole, I'd say my experience has been very beneficial and has endorsed my career greatly.

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

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

    • Throughout my internship, my manager and I had regular meetings on a weekly basis. My manager invested a lot of time in developing me as an individual and made sure I had no problems with my work. He provided constructive feedback throughout my internship and this helped me realise my strengths and weaknesses.

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

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibilities as I progressed on with my internship. I was given a lot of projects, were I had to take the lead. While working in Denmark I had the opportunity to manage several assignments (for example; user acceptance testing, data conversion, user training, go-live, post go-live support). I was taken back with the level of work that I was carrying out as it was of professional standards.

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

    • The placement experience opened many new opportunities for personal development on skills and expertise, which not only helped me with the job that I was doing but will also enhance my CV with industry specific training and certifications, making my application to future employers desirable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    International Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

September 2015

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