Sourcing intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The internship opportunity has given me the ability to gain experience in my chosen area. I am able to complete real jobs rather than just make tea all day like other placements I have been on.

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

    • My colleagues value my hard work. I am a valued member of the team and I am given my own tasks to complete. They also are willing to help when it’s needed.

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

    • My Manager gives me support whenever it’s needed. She is very approachable and is happy to help. She also realises that I am here to gain experience and has given me opportunities to learn.

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

    • I am always busy on a daily basis. The type of company it is we are constantly on the move and there are always things that need sorting. Some days you have more work than others however I am never left with nothing to do.

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

    • I am trusted to purchase new materials from suppliers which cost thousands of pounds. The team also allow me to go on training courses to help me improve. I have my individual tasks which I am left to complete along with targets I need to hit.

    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 experience I have gained during my work placement is in valuable. It has enabled me to gain real life experience in a working environment and it has set me up for a future within this area.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody in the office was really friendly. Always happy to help and work together as a team. They also made me feel welcome within the team and made my placement really enjoyable.

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

    • The internship set up was really good. I received all the information I needed and there was always somebody to ask if something was missed.

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

    • The company invest in your basic skills. They allow you to go on training courses to learn the basic skills and techniques in order to be able to complete daily tasks. Also having the ability to use programmes I’ve not used before has been very helpful. I started my placement not being able to use programmes such as SAP however now I am able to use these programmes.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Employment opportunities within the company interest me a lot. I would like the opportunity to stay on within the company and continue to grow and improve every day. They are a really good company to work for and hopefully a long term employer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene amongst everybody was really good. We went out on many events and we had numerous networking opportunities.

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

    • The cost of living was a little high compared to the salary. This however is understandable as I have no experience and hopefully in the future I will be able to have a permanent job.

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

    • The night life in the area isn’t too great however its only 20 minutes from the city centre where the night life is really good.

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

    • There are numerous opportunities to get involved in outside work. There are opportunities to mentor younger children, volunteer at gigs and events and taking part in community projects.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

November 2013

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