Finance Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very good year. Enjoyed each and every second of being there!

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

    • Very friendly and supportive people, especially team members.

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

    • Managers always available to help and discuss issues, if there's any...

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

    • Busy most of the time. Very good experience!

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

    • Variaty of tasks. Early responsibility. Own projects.

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

    • No regrets doing placement year with GEMHL. Fabulous year! Learnt more than expected!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good! Everyone very supportive and friendly.

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

    • The more you will show initiave the more responsibility you'll get.

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

    • Very happy with all the training and e-learning provided. Definitely very useful!

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

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

    • Good opportunity to develop and start promising career.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Not that cheap! Watford is a nice place to be.

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

    • Quite a few good places to go to.

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

    • Business Park arranges many different activities, such as cycling, pilates, spanish lessons etc.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Banking

London

September 2010

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