Project Manager Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I felt it was the best form of corporate experience I could have ever imagined gaining. It covered everything from meetings to business trips.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Hugely, I felt I established myself as an integral team member within my first 6 months of being there.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • To a large extent. I was always greeted by a friendly, welcoming face wherever I turned.

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

    • Highly, but it was a steady increase from the first quarter of my internship. The workload steadily increased, but for the better.

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

    • A large amount. I would interface with customers directly and I would chair daily meetings.

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

    • Life skills. People skills. Money appreciation. Everything you could ever need to succeed in life. I highly recommend.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great. Highly efficient with a great work ethic. But had the balance of culture and diversity.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Poor. There was no structure to the placement, and my development was not tracked or monitored.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Platforms of responsibility. But no courses or extra qualifications.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • High. Great graduate schemes which are enticing for all students.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, great. All the interns were very sociable.

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

    • Medium average. Student areas near by bump up the cost.

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

    • Great, Southampton has a large night life scene which is appealing to all students from around the country.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes. A lot of community work and extra circular activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2016

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