FP&A analyst Review
by GE (General Electric)
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.0
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The Culture
2.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement year - yes it was demanding and taugh at times and the expectations are high but that's what makes it great. I have built a great network of people and will be applying for the graduate scheme next year.
I felt like I was treated the same way as the permanent members of staff.
I had weekly meetings with my manager, these were led by me which meant that I could raise any issues I wanted to talk about. My manager helped me build on my weaknesses and develop not only my knowledge but also interpersonal skills.
My role was demanding at times - and it is not for everyone. But I cannot speak for everyone as every role is different.
This depends on your ability and willingness to take on responsibility - the managers are very keen to give you the opportunity to lead projects/take ownership if you show that you are interested.
Not specific to my maths degree - however the interpersonal skills I've learned are invaluable. Also skills such as project management, planning etc. will assist greatly in any future career.
The Company
The atmosphere in the office was always very friendly and fun.
There were some intern roles withing the business where the teams have not had interns before therefore as expected these were not as structured as the other intern roles. i personally cannot complain about the set up of my placement.
We had 3 mandatory courses to attend - presentation, influencing & facilitating effective meetings skills. These are 1 to 3 day workshops which I found extremely helpful. Also lots of online training on offer.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
I am planning to apply for the FMP graduate programme - but there are lots of other opportunities too. During my year within GE I saw lots of people being promoted internally (they are very good at that).
The Culture
There was quite a large number of interns - so plenty of socialising!
Being outside London meant that it was a little cheaper. However living (especially if alone) can be a little expensive. Most interns had grouped up and shared accomodation witch is a bit cheaper.
Not the best nightlife in Watford, but on the other hand London is less than 30min away!
We had weekly football & netball games and also a Hockey tournament.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
May 2013
