Software Engineering Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I greatly enjoyed the internship. I hadn't worked in industry before so this showed me what it was really like. I now know that work in this industry is for me.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues, definitely. They were there to help me and they did not treat me any differently just because I was an intern.

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

    • They gave me excellent guidance and support. I never had to tackle anything without knowing what I was really doing because my manager was always there to answer my questions.

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

    • I thought I was a bit too busy most days. This obviously depends on the team you are put into but I would have liked it to be a bit more balanced.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not too much responsibility. Most of the decisions were made by the full-time employees, which was understandable. Although, I did get to play a part in the release.

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

    • The internship taught me to organise things better and also to communicate better. Through the internship I became a better software developer. As this is the area I want to work in, the skills gained will definitely be useful for me later in life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was ok, but mostly people just worked all day, eating lunch at their desks. I didn't mind it, but would have liked a more relaxed office.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Great organisation. We all knew the details of the internship pretty early on and everything seemed to go well.

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

    • A lot of training was offered. Some of it was mandatory and a bit boring, but the training about the technologies was useful not just for the job but also as a skill I will probably use in the future.

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

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

    • I enjoyed the experience so hope to get on the graduate scheme. The feedback from my manager was good and he said I had a good chance, which was good to hear.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. I was part of a group of interns who went out after work to meet up, and the organised events were pretty good as well. I got to know a lot of people and made some really good friends.

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

    • Pretty cheap I would say. Manageable for a student who is used to living on their own.

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

    • I didn't really know the area at first, but got to know it from some locals. The nightlife is really great and I would recommend it.

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

    • A lot of opportunities to meet up with fellow interns and get to know them. Also some company events that I got invited too which were good to get to know people.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology, Computer Science

South West

May 2014

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