Data Analyst Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It has given me direction into what career I want to pursue.

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

    • Teaming events help create better working relationships with current employees.

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

    • Any problems or questions I needed solving I never hesitate to ask, no matter how small the problem is.

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

    • At times it can be quiet, but there is always plenty to do to help so I will never find myself bored.

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

    • Given my own work that needs to be done, with individual projects to complete. However there is always support if I find myself struggling with some parts.

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

    • Adapting what I have been taught in lectures/seminars and relating them to real life business situations.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, can have a laugh with other employees, but everyone is serious when it comes to work.

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

    • Had problems with logging into the system and software at first, however this was solved within a couple of hours.

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

    • Regular training, including lean six sigma, which can be used through my working career.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Doing all I can to gain a full time job with the company, this includes working late if something need to be completed.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular weekend nights out are organised with the interns.

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

    • The business is situated just outside of cardiff, meaning that the surrounding area is cheap to rent a shared house. £2 a pint in local pubs.

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

    • Pubs and clubs situated 10 minute walk from where I live, and regular trains into Cardiff with a fantastic nightlife.

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

    • Football/rugby teams training every week. The company also invests into volunteering for employees to help the local community.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

July 2014

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