Back-book financial analyst Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Brilliant internship, only thing to complain about is salary, but location (near London) and job more than make up for it

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

    • The working culture in GE is very friendly, and the interns are respected as equal members of the team, doing "proper" work with real responsibility

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

    • I have a close working relationship with team and line manager, and have always received the support i need to do my job

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

    • I have been super busy some days, and have barely anything other days - it pays to work under your own initiative during these down times.

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

    • While I could make few directional decisions, I was given the free reign to monitor other teams and comment on their failings, as well as suggest where I could see inprovement. this is part of internal auditing, and was a lot of responsibility as my observations would effect the business's focus.

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

    • I have learned more here than I ever did at uni, and I got a 1st in my second year. This internship is the best decision of my young career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Colleagues very much up for a laugh

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

    • Intern program is as highly valued in the Finance department as the graduate program (which is world class)

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

    • Was allowed to work on important business projects, and was sent on 3 training courses over the year

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love a job afterwards, but very competitive - would be applying to the grad scheme (FMP program)

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lived with 3 other interns which i can definitely recommend!! just like uni!

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

    • Living in Harrow and going out in London is expensive for what the salary is, but you can do all that as long as you dont mind not saving anything

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is much better, but Watford ok to out in if you live there. Harrow has no social scene.

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

    • Plenty - its London

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

June 2009

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