Six Sigma and Business Initiatives Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very challenging & worthwhile assignments

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

    • Still keep in touch with team on a personal basis

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

    • Every step of the way until they felt I could do it without the guidance... by myself.. which took more trust than coaching me at every single point

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

    • For me Busy = Happy (Differs by differnt roles)

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

    • Dealing with external vendors of a complex technological development - and pitching to senior most management

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

    • Gave me the skills I needed to get selected onto possibly the best Grad scheme around

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Varied between teams but on the whole a good atmosphere.

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

    • Generally the structure was very good but it was the first time my team had an intern - so a little slow to start but was great once we were rolling

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Totalled into thousands of pounds worth of training - even gave me time to come back and certify for a qualification once I had left

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a job & I am back now

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Still in touch with students who have returned to GE as well as those that have not

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

    • Average - and a lot cheaper than London - unless we actually went into London

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

    • Good local nightlife with Central London only 20 mins by train

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

    • Football, Cricket, Charity events

    4/5
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Banking

International

January 2008

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