Year in industry Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Good work but unwelcoming office atmosphere

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

    • I felt they valued my contribution but didnt particularly welcome me into the office

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

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

    • Had plenty of work which I found interesting

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

    • Was given a project to work through from start to finish during my time on placement

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I learnt very useful including the planning of how to spend my time

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Not very sociable office. Pretty much left to your own devices

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • Wasn't given any training but was given personal development objectives from my manager

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good organisation buti think I worked in a poor office

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • No real social interaction at all

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

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

    • 2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The organisation ran events but my office didn't really take part so I had to go on my own

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

September 2013

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