Environments Analyst Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Naturally, there were times of highs and lows. Generally the job was fun.

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

    • I was valued very well by those of whom I worked with on a regular basis

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

    • I was given excellend support by HR and colleagues. However there were a few issues after a change of management

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

    • As the job is "customer" based, there were times where there was little work, and there were times where I found myself inundated. Generally the workload was manageable

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

    • I made some progress in an increase in responsibility, however due to a change in management this increase was not as large as I had hoped.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The training schemes I was signed up for, and the improvement in social skills have been instrumental in my further studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to the company being heavily hit by the credit crunch, there was a dip in morale. However the general atmosphere was friendly and I made some good friends during my time there.

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

    • Generally the placement was set up and organised well with progression in work and responsibility.

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

    • The company signed all of the interns up for 4 training schemes and had a specialist role in HR for a representative for interns

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Due to the company being heavily effected by the economic climate, prospects are quite weak currently.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • As previously mentioned, I have made very good friends during my time with the company.

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

    • Living in Watford was suprisingly pricey, as well as prices in Central London. Socialisation was limited to an extent to this, but was not a massive hinderance

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

    • Watford has two clubs, however they were expensive given the area they are in and not my cup of tea. There are good clubs in London (obviously), which are only a train ride away

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

    • Charity Organisations, Parites, 5-a-side, BBqs etc

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

International

November 2009

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