Finance Controlling Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • 3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed culture, Employees are very open and ready for a chat/coffee at any time

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

    • Decently organised, was happy with the amount of responsibility

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

    • Lot of effot and time

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • One of the best Graduate Programs I have ever seen, the FMP program and CAS program are absolutely excellent and a definite try for me.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, I continually worked closely with FMP Graduates in the Controllership and FP&A team

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

    • Pretty decent, which is considering the fact I worked in Hammersmith.

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

    • It was pretty good, worked in London so couldn't ask for more.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, football teams and many extra-curriculars

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

November 2014

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