Lean Six Sigma Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement and it was a very varied role.

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

    • I worked with a great team and they made me feel at home. We all had a great working relationship and there was always someone I could ask if I needed any help.

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

    • I was given good guidance and support and learnt some new skills.

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

    • I was usually busy on a daily basis, but it was never too much work to deal with. Towards the end of the placement, however, the work did start to tail off.

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

    • I was given plenty of responsibility and got to engage with many members of the senior management team.

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

    • I learnt a lot of new skills which are all transferrable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a great atmosphere in the office and we all got on very well.

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

    • The internship was well organised and I had everything I needed when I started.

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

    • I received a lot of training, including a Six Sigma Green Belt qualification which is globally recognised.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I would love the opportunity to continue working for them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a lot of interns and regular nights out are organised

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

    • I think the costs are about average

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

    • There's not much nightlife in the immediate area

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

    • There are lots of opportunities to join clubs and societies.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

May 2013

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