Launch and Lifecycle Marketing Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It is a fantastic internship with great responsibility and education that you can take from it.

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

    • I felt I had the support network there if I needed it.

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

    • My management were always there when I needed them, and if not them specifically then someone else was always around that could help.

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

    • Never time to think what to do next but didn't feel it was too much.

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

    • Never seen as 'just an intern'. Give as much as anyone else and respected just the same.

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

    • I have learnt more than have ever learnt at University and will put me in a much greater position for my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good atmosphere with a good intern community.

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

    • Very well set up and was clear what they wanted from me.

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

    • Gave me an opportunity I wanted in order to develop myself and my career.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing but not as easy as you have to leave the company to finish your studies which isn't as easy if you staying on,

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social rep/ Site rep/ Sports reps were all voted on and assigned at the start which gave a great social side. This was arranged by the HR team as well and really created a great community spirit between us with weekly events.

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

    • N/A to me as I commuted from home but I understand they were quite good.

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

    • Had to go into London city centre so most but there was some, so it depends on what you wanted.

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

    • Definitely, but you also had to help yourself and look around and search to see what there was. Managers were always eager to encourage this.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Economics, Marketing, Medicine

South West

November 2014

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