Engineering Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The work placement was very enjoyable as the work was very interesting with new challenges everyday.

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

    • Your colleagues really do rely on you to do your job correctly so as not to interrupt the business flow and ensure deadlines are met. The responsibility is very high.

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

    • The support offered was very high and anyone was willing to help you with a problem you were stuck on, or point you to someone who could help you.

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

    • This really depended on the needs of the business, some days are very busy, others not so much.

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

    • The level of responsibility is very high, to the point were could be placed in charge of up to 40 other people if your manager is away on leave.

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

    • My skills were developed enormously and I know I will use the experience and knowledge I have received here for life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere could change daily but on the whole it was a very active place with lots of people coming and going all the time.

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

    • The internship programme has been running for years so the organisational procedures are firm and in place.

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

    • The company allows you to get involved with Six Sigma practices through a days induction training.

    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?

    • The opportunities for future employment prospects are very high as the company tends to employ Graduates from the Internship scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As the company takes on up to 55 interns the social scene was very good and fellow interns become you new close friends.

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

    • As with most other cities you can live as lavishly or as cheaply as you want.

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

    • Cardiff is a great night out, full of other students.

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

    • The company is very involved in lots of different volunteering projects and you can be as much or as little involved in them as you want.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Information Technology

Wales

July 2014

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