Research and Development Intern Review

by GE Healthcare

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • 10/10 I have learned a lot from colleagues, and was able to experience the application of science behind our products.

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

    • As part of the team, I had my responsibilities, and my work was valued, and my questions were always answered.

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

    • The management team always makes that I get as much hands on experience as possible and in as many departments as possible.

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

    • Schedule varies depending on the time of the year. When customers are around, it tends to be more busty.

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

    • A lot of responsibilities were given to me. As an R&D intern, the results of my research were used to describe our products.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • All skills I learned are extremely valuable, and I will always use these in my future carriers.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly office everyone was always happy to help very sociable and easy to fit into

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

    • very organized work placement All projects were planned and reviewed

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

    • I always had training by a senior member of the office, as my projects are very delicate and requires focus and precision

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I would love an opportunity to work with this company again, as there is always new things to learn and apply

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social side of the placement year. As we all lived very close, it was easy to maintain a social live along with work life

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

    • average costs depending on what your taste was I am relatively good with money saving, so that was never an issue. We even organized a trip to Hungary with my friends/colleagues

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

    • Night life was catered to studetns,as there are two universities in Cardiff.

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

    • Always many opportunities for activates outside of work Salsa cinema self-defense classes...

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

April 2019

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