Planning Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The first couple of months were frustrating while IT hardware was sorted for me and mundane tasks were completed. After this, every day provided a new challenge.

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

    • Fully integrated into the whole team and was able to use others' experiences and knowledge to develop my performance.

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

    • Development opportunities were endless, I even managed to gain an industry qualification!

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

    • The more you get involved, the busier you will be.

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

    • In the final six months of placement, I was managing a team that were making changes to processes and introducing new equipment meaning I was in control of a budget and had to deal with suppliers.

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

    • The experience opened my eyes to what is possible in the workplace and this will always stay with me.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good levels of fun with certain members of staff, other staff weren't involved but this happens everywhere.

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

    • Initial start up isn't great. IT systems and hardware take too long.

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

    • As previously mentioned I was able to gain an industry qualification.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I worked in Aviation, it is a prosperous business and I will consider working there again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 10 other interns plus graduate scheme staff and ex graduate scheme staff all looking to have a good time.

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

    • A lot cheaper than London!

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

    • Basic but if you're with a good group then it doesn't matter too much.

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

    • Always things going on with colleagues; nights out, 3 peaks challenge, mud runner etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management, Environmental Science, Financial Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing

South West

October 2012

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