Manufacture Engineer Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It is definitely a good career experience and opportunity as there are so many different manufacture/ assembly processes here. It expands your knowledge of industry and large companies.

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

    • The guys in the office are good. Lots of banter and laughs. Also a good help toward mentoring me/ helping me out.

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

    • The support I do get is very good but there is not always a lot of support. A lot of the work is up to me and my decisions or for me to push and ask around for the answers.

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

    • It varies quite a lot. At the beginning I did not have much on but as I have settled I have also settled into a couple of projects here and there.

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

    • Surprisingly quite a lot.

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

    • There are definitely some good life and career skills obtained but the industry I want to be in is the Mountain bike industry rather than Aerospace.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of banter

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Pretty well organised. Good inductions and check ups.

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

    • A good amount, hopefully the green belt/ six sigma training soon.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • It would be a good place to work, but I am aiming for the bike industry after University.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I live with 4 outhers from work and lots of the iterns regularly go out / do activities.

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

    • It can be quite expensive but its not too bad really.

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

    • In southampton its good.

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

    • There are lots of health related sport things like running, cycling and triathalons.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

November 2013

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