IT Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Not in my degree field, but made the most of it.... and it paid off

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

    • I wasn't treated as 'just an intern', but rather as a valued member of the organisation.

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

    • Couldn't have asked for better managers/mentors.

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

    • Not a perfect balance, but balanced enough.

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

    • I was trusted with responsibilities like I have been there a long time, which felt good :)

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

    • Was retained part time by the company alongside my studies, and graduated with a 1st class in my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of positive energy.....

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

    • Being the first year long intern with them, it was also a learning curve for them, as much as it was for me.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • No holds barred - when it came investing for employees' personal development, as well as the company's growth.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Working part-time with the company, while I study for my MSc

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Usually a nice (almost every) Friday lunch with colleagues at a nearby restaurant.

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

    • Its London.....

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

    • Fridays were good!

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

    • The company is very community oriented, supporting four (4) different local charities.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology, Management Consulting

London

September 2011

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