Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Like any job it wasn't all perfect, I had a few duller, data entry type tasks but also some exciting projects where I really had to use my brain & felt like I was making a difference to the company

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

    • Even though GE is such a huge company the building where I worked was only around 150 people & quite close knit. There are ~14 interns on site & that in particular was a very good network. Everyone is very friendly & I met & befriended people from all departments & management levels.

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

    • I had regular meetings, 2hrs two to one with my manager. Good time to get guidance & ask for feedback.

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

    • Varied a lot from time to time, sometimes very busy, sometimes struggling to find something to do. Nice to have the variety.

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

    • Given two projects to lead where I really felt I was making a difference & solving big problems, getting input across departments from many managers. There is a lot to do and no hesitation in giving big projects to inerns, still lots of guidance from team members and manager though.

    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 didn't really develop any skills that would be useful for my degree but many many skills which would be useful for worklife beyond university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of other interns so lots of opportunites to organise stuff. Went on several work organized trips too including go karting and GoApe, BBQs etc

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

    • Not much official training given, effectively treated as an employee rather than as an intern. Some opportunities for cross departmental job shadowing/ visit the shop floor.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Access to internal learning site & some online courses as well as business books. Training in general industry through lunchtime sessions. Unable to do any certified training.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Applied but unsuccessfully. GE is so broad I can easily see myself interested in working here again in the future. Very good graduate programmes producing highly sought after and capable young leaders.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • Cheap compared to London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Next to no local nightlife. Guildford is the next big town, several miles away but good nightlife there.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many clubs operate through business park where building is located, available to GE employees.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2012

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