Logistics and Fulfillment Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Nice people/team and good benefits for working with GE

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very positive feedback and integration with teams

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

    • Manager placed in Sweden so communication can be a challenge

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Variable work depending on projects etc.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • High responsibility as regular members of staff

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

    • Skills not necessarily related to my degree

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite poor atmosphere in the office, space was was too large for the members of staff in it.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Change of manager half way through the placement made this disjointed, not the most applicable to engineering despite job role coming under 'manufacturing'

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

    • Mediocre investment, not included in team meetings abroad.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • OMLP scheme highly rated within the company, however places are small and seem unreachable.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made good friends with fellow members on placement.

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

    • Cheap and cheerful place to live.

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

    • Been in Cardiff Uni so used to nightlife. Very good overall.

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

    • Occasional office meals out.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

June 2016

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