Financial Analyst Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it. You are given real tasks, projects and exposure to senior leadership giving you the motivation to really deliver the best results.

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

    • Extremely valued, they all treat you as a true team member.

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

    • I was given a mentor which has been very helpful and instrumental in the correct guidance to fully succeed.

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

    • Workload is of a high amount but what is great is the encouragement to network around the campus and understand different areas.

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility which made me feel very valued in my work.

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

    • Practical skills were certainly improved but the communication and teamwork was vital in learning how to approach group tasks and projects

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Energetic, lively and fun

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

    • Fantastic organisation.

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

    • Month on month performance reviews. Plenty of opportunities to reach out to different GE businesses and leaders.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • I would definitely return

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Networking is key and events run on a weekly basis.

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

    • I lived at home so traveled in daily.

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

    • Good bars.

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

    • Activities run twice per week

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit, Economics, Financial Management

East Midlands

November 2014

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