M&P Engineer Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed it and would be more than happy to do it again

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

    • I feel like any other member of the team and am left to get on with my own projects as any normal engineer would be.

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

    • The support was there when i asked for it as well as biweekly sessions to touch base and evaluate progress on any projects

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

    • Incredibly busy. I often stay late to finish of work but this is much more enjoyable than sitting there being bored.

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

    • The opportunities were there for as much responsibility as I wanted. I just had to ask. This lead to me managing projects and dealing with the customer

    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 learnt a lot of shills that i wouldn't have learnt at uni as well as helping me get a practical understanding of the theory previously taught.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Humorous with an air of professionalism

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

    • 7/10 there were a few communications from HR that got lost but overall everything else was set up and waiting for my arrival.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had on the job training for any practical skills i needed as well as being put through several online courses that the company has set up.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very. They offer a very good grad scheme and everyone here seems to be happy

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there are almost weekly socials organised with everyone meeting for lunch daily

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

    • High

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

    • In the village itself it was quiet but being just a short hop from the city center there was a range of pubs and clubs to keep anyone happy

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

    • Yes there were lots of societies and even a lecture series that had events organised after work

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

South East

November 2014

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