Industrial placement Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I could not have been happier with my placement year. I really enjoyed working within GE and would highly recommend a doing a placement year during your studies

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

    • Within the business I worked you will receive high levels of exposure and responsibility. You will be given workloads and expected to seek out additional projects outside of your daily responsibilities.

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

    • Help was always there if you asked for it and if you didn't ask your question to the right person usually someone would point you in the direction. this helped develop networking skills which become really important.

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

    • My role was very reactive, depending upon how much work was passing through the site determined if It was busier or not. There was always additional projects or learning that could be done.

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

    • The more you stepped up to the plate the more responsibility you were given.

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

    • Having finished my placement year I now feel really confident that my skills and experience out weigh that of someone who hasn't experienced the exposure to a large organisation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • its a very professional working environment.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • GE offered a fantastic internship program that involves group exercises, work outs and events. All your goals and objectives are monitored and reviewed on a quarterly basis to enhance your personal development.

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

    • The intern's are treated as equals, if a training course is required for your role they will invest in you.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Having done a placement does not guarantee you a future job, however it will increase your chances if you networked correctly and impress management.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • This is totally down to the individuals, but that shouldn't be on your list of priorities

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • This is totally down to the individuals, you can decided if you want to live someone expensive or not, the same applies to driving or commuting by bus.

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

    • very close links to London.

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

    • The more projects you wanted to take on was down to you.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations, Purchasing and Supply

London

September 2013

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