Quality Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was initially difficult to determine the roles and importance of the job, but after that it was very enjoyable.

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

    • The work environment was very friendly, and professional relationships were maintained.

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

    • At times it felt as though I was a little adrift

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • In the time until the roles had been fully defined there wasn't a lot of work initially.

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

    • Enough to feel valued, but not so much thy would be crippled without me.

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

    • It was a very interesting insight to the industry, however it wasn't particularly relevant to my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The department was good fun, but there were some tensions with other departments.

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

    • Good.

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

    • They have provided a reasonable degree of training, and there are plenty of other offer for courses.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Unsure at present.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very inclusive.

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

    • Right in the middle of expensive and cheap areas, depending on whether or not it was pay day.

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

    • Great choice with loads of live music.

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

    • At least two a month.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

West Midlands

November 2013

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