Project Manager Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Will find it hard to find a job that I enjoyed as much.

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

    • Highly valued

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

    • Regualr one-to-ones with manager and skip levels with member of senior management team once a quarter.

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

    • Project deadlines dictated workload however deadlines in the main were set well in advance so I had ample time to plan and prioritise my work.

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

    • The level of responsibility I was afforded increased as I continued to prove myself from one task to the next. Was given several projects to manage, in the main by myself.

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

    • Skills put me ahead of my peers in final year of university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good mix of banter and time to work!

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

    • Well planned with adequate cross-training with prior intern.

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

    • Allowed me to attend several courses above the core intern curriculum. Spent a week abroad attending a grad- scheme training course.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • The transition to the grad program is far from seamless, however I am now employed on the GE Financial Management Program.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made some very good friends.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Watford is cheaper than London.

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

    • Watford is a good night out!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some opportunities, emphasis on the person to create opportunities.

    3/5
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International

January 2008

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