Project Engineer Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed many experiences during my placement including some of the work and projects, meeting different people and visiting different sites .

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues were very friendly and inclusive and definitely made me feel valued.

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

    • Manager was very supportive and offered structured guidance whenever needed.

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

    • I was kept busy most of the time, with some periods being more busy than others because of demand but overall it was a manageable balance.

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

    • Was given a fairly good level of responsibility.

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

    • Very valuable skills gained including communication, presentation skills, time management, Excel and others.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • General atmosphere was very dynamic, with one hour being very quiet and stable and another being very busy, vibrant and loud.

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

    • Placement could do with a bit more structure such as specific mini-rotations in different departments.

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

    • A decent amount of training was offered

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • There are a number of appealing graduate schemes for future employment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene was fairly limited.

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

    • Fairly low cost of living.

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

    • Fairly small city.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A decent amount of opportunities to take part in out-of-work activities.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

July 2014

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