Mechanical Process Engineer - Dowty Propellors Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable work, hands on and also technical. Used problem solving and logical skills.

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

    • I was very empowered by my colleagues and worked with one other intern on the project. It was our responsibility to deliver the project.

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

    • When and where I asked for it.

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

    • You could chill or you could work very hard. It depends how ambitious you are.

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

    • Lots. I and a fellow intern had the full responsibility of the project.

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

    • Didn't help me at all. However working 37.5 a week was a good work ethic to continue

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Good. Cakes on a friday. Every one was friendly and approach able. They were all willing to give up time to help you.

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

    • I was lucky that mine was well organised.

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

    • No training.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not the industry I want to go into. There are also not many prospects within the devision I was in.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Didn't get involved. Not the most social people there.

    0/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Bristol is good price. You can spend a lot or live on the cheap.

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

    • Bristol is sick.

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

    • I went paint balling once.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Market Research, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design

West Midlands

April 2014

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