IT Intern - Client Operations Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

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

    • I was an integral part of the team from day one. Very welcoming and always happy to help.

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

    • Great amount of support when needed, Provided support when in difficulty and freedom to run with my own ideas.

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

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

    • I was given full responsibility of what I was working on and was responsible for any outcome.

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

    • Built upon my skills picked up from university but also built on my soft skills such as communication, presentation and team work drastically.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed working envirnoment

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

    • Very well organised from the week we started until the end

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

    • Unlimited amount of online courses to do, and possibility to do training days throughout the year

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Opportunity to have first dibs on applying for the graduate programme that is offered

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social with some but not so much with others

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Living near London isn't cheap but it isn't impossible either.

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

    • Near work not much of a nightlife but Central London was a short tube away

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

    • I didn't personally, but I'm sure there are some if you look for them

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South East

May 2014

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