Repair Engineering Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • It was enjoyable to get experience in the working world, however I didnt feel that I was given the full opportunity to use all my knowledge in my fields.

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

    • The collegues were friendly and welcoming. They offered a lot of social oppurtunities and would try and help wherever they could

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

    • The team I was working in was undergoing a lot of changes when I arrived, therefore I was not given a direct supervisor until nearly a 1/4 of the way through my placement.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The work came and went very sporadically. Some days I was snowed under, others I had very little to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We had responsibility for a lot of paperwork, but anything technical had to be passed on to our superiors.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Similarly there was not a huge amount of oppurtunity to develop technical skills or knowledge.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There were a number of resignations within my first few months, which dropped moral. But in all other aspects it was good.

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

    • The internship worked pretty much as a permanent job, where there were certain tasks key to the business function.

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

    • To some extent, we were required to set up 5 goals and objectives of which halfway through my internship i had to pick 2 which i wanted to focus on.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    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?

    • I would potentially reapply following completion of my degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are numerous intern nights out and meals, as well as sports clubs!! :)

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

    • Cardiff city, lots of students. Cheap rent, cheap pubs!!

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

    • Cardiff city, lots of students, lots of nights out!

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

    • There is a lot of charity work oppurtunities as well as a lot of sports and social clubs organised in wolrk.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

November 2013

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