Engineering Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Role threw up many different and varied challenges to face every day. No two days felt the same.

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

    • Despite being an intern, I was very quickly accepted as part of the team and given a level of responsibility that reflected this.

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

    • I felt I was able to approach my mentor and manager to resolve any issues. When I needed help they were always on hand to support me.

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

    • This varied, some days I was rushed off my feet while others felt a little slower. On balance though, there was more than enough work for me to do.

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

    • Without interns GE Aviation would cease to function as a business. Interns are given a lot of responsibility, but also a lot of support so you are never left feeling overwhelmed.

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

    • Learned good time management and effective prioritisation skills, as well as technical knowledge and report writing. Learned how to communicate effectively.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally friendly, most team members were up for a laugh however fully focused when required.

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

    • Some computer access issues initially but overall reasonably smooth.

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

    • Taught the basics of lean six sigma and encouraged to practice giving presentations. Some more training would have been nice.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Hard to say at this stage, however it appears that there are roles available for top performers.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of the interns are up for social activities outside of work.

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

    • Cardiff is a fairly cheap city to live in.

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

    • Could be better for a capital city, but more than enough to satisfy most.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Endless opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in the local community.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

November 2013

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