Strategic Power Plant Engineer Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Having full responsibility of running the CFM operations in my section whilst my Manager is away for 2 weeks has been a difficult but enjoyable experience. I've learnt a lot since I started here and this was a real test as to what I can do. The teams here are very supportive and co-operative.

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

    • Interns play a great role in the functioning of the business and I think my colleagues have great respect for us and what we do to help them complete daily tasks.

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

    • My mentor is fantastic there's not been a moment when I've felt lost or confused and he's not been there to help me get back on track. The management will set you goals when you start to help you gain more from the placement.

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

    • There's always something to be done and times just flies by. Not only are you doing work but its a chance for you to learn of the team asking them technical questions or just doing some practical stuff with guidance from them.

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

    • The workload is shared but you do have a lot of responsibility from communication to organisation.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I'd highly advise students to go on placement, because everything you've learnt in your first 2 years at uni will make a lot more sense. You get a real feel of the industry and gain valuable experience as well as a nice salary to live on.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere her is vary laid back and the approach the company is is brilliant. Everyone knows we have targets and we all work to meet them, but there's no stress because we all know what needs to be done and when it should be done.

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

    • Bit of a slow start setting things up but once the ball got rolling it's very enjoyable and you're on your feet pretty quickly.

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

    • The company will provide you with some training but mostly its introductory stuff. This is to provide you with the basic understanding.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • GE is a great company to work for with several graduate programmes. Hopefully I'll be able to get one.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Absolutely fantastic.

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

    • It's not bad because Cardiff is mainly filled with students so there are a lot of student deals.

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

    • Cardiff has a great nightlife.

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

    • Lots of volunteering and company sports activities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

May 2014

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