IT intern Review
by GE (General Electric)
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.2
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The Company
3.5
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The Culture
3.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I really enjoyed my placement at GE, the range of projects I was able to work on was great. Going into GE your options are wide open, so if you would like to work on something have that discussion with your manager.
I felt really valued by my colleagues, I was working on one project where I was requested for an extra couple weeks as they thought they needed my skills on their project for a while longer.
My manager and I had regular 1-1 meetings on a weekly basis to discuss where I was, if I had any challenges or if I needed any support either with my projects or in general.
I always had something to do, if I didn't I would generally go out and find some work or ask my manager for some work.
There were times I was given a lot of responsibility but time where I sat back, I felt like this was the right mix as coming in straight from university for me was a big change.
I have achieved a lot of valuable life skills, technical and interpersonal. GE really believe in there employees and want them to succeed. I learned about new techniques and putting into practice things learn at university.
The Company
Great friendly atmosphere I always had someone to talk to whilst still being in a productive work environment, at times it may of been more demanding but you are supported throughout.
Quiet well organized, the first few weeks I wasn't doing a great deal and there were problems with my setup, however once these were sorted it has been relatively well organized.
I was given regular personal development training, ways I could improve as well as learning about techniques and new methods in my field.
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
My placement has a graduate scheme which follows it, and although there will be competition for that role it would be great to come back as I will be able to work on bigger and better projects and have more responsibility.
The Culture
Yes! There are a few placment students throughout my site, and then we also go out with the graduate scheme people meaning a lot of U25s having a fun time, whether it be games night, or down the pub watching the football theres usually something.
I'd say it was average, like anywhere you can do it cheap or you can do it expensively, its just about knowing where to go.
The nightlife was okay, not the best I have experienced but good enough to have a fun time.
There may of been but I didn't get greatly involved with it all.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
West Midlands
June 2016
