GE90 Operations Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable, everyday threw up its own challenges.

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

    • You are treated as a full time worker and not just as 'an intern'. You have all the benefits that full time workers have and are made to feel part of the 'GE Family'

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

    • Encouraged to work independently and on your own initiative after a few months in the job, but also recieved a lot of support in the first few months to enable this to happen.

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

    • Everyday was different. Very rarely was there very little to do.

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

    • As mentioned above, you are treated as a full time worker and are given a good amount of responsibility.

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

    • Effective time management, prioritising tasks, communication. All vital skills which will assist during university and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy office, never a dull moment. Everyone was passionate and driven which made the atmosphere very productive.

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

    • The internships at GE Aviattion have been running for several years so the process is well set up. There is a 2 week handover shadowing period where the new intern shadows the previous intern.

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

    • Various different training sessions took place during the year which included EHS and Six sigma training. Personal development is encouraged through a goal setting, reviews and appraisal system.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    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?

    • GE has great Graduate programs whether it be for an Engineering graduate Trainee program or for OMLP (Operations managemnet leadership program).

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Around 60 interns spread across the site. Most of the interns lived in either Cardiff bay or Cardiff city centre with night outs being very frequent.

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

    • Cardiff is a realtively cheap city (in comparison to Southern England/London).

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

    • Cardiff has vibrant nightlife.

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

    • As Cardiff is a big city, there is something for everyone. There are also plenty of oppurtunities to get involved in social, sport and volunteering activities within GE.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

November 2013

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