Composite Engineer Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Being part of GE has been a fast pased first hand experience of the working world. Getting hands on with everyday engineering problems and applying my own knowledge to applications. It was great fun with amazing people within the work place. The workload was challanging but at the same time enjoyable.

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

    • Straight away my colleagues made me feel welcome. You do get out what you put in, so make an effort.

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

    • My supervisor at the beggining was a great help, always pointing me in the right direction. As the placment progressed this guidence faded away. The supervisor taking a step back was a great help, It allowed me to find out things for myself, ask around the site to solve problems and overall it shaped me to be more confident.

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

    • Some days I would have a huge workload. I would find throughout the day the workload would increase and at times I would feel the pressure. On other days the workload was more relaxed. The workload has been just right for me.

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

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility at the start. I had to implement new systems to help aid production on the site. I would organise meetings with external customers and lead the project forward.

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

    • From studying Engineering at University, The skills I have gained at GE will not exactly aid my engineering knowledge. However, I have become a more confident, well rounded indivdual ready to face the working life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a group of 26 Interns, Between us we would organise events such as 7-aside football, Fun runs, and Evenings out.

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

    • Not as cheap as I had hoped, but you soon adjust.

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

    • Its as good a you want to make it!

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2013

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