Infra Engineering Co-op Intern (aka IT Intern) Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very much, The placement year was both interesting and exciting and kept me on my toes.

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

    • I was made to feel as part of the team and not treated like a placement student.

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

    • My manager was extremely supportive of me during my time at GE. He was a manager, colleague, advisor and counsellor all in one

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

    • Most of the time so busy, that I didnt know whether I was coming or going. Other times were extremely quiet

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot! Is the simple short answer. However, the fact that I had support made my life much easier.

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

    • The wealth of experience gained in the industry is invaluable to final year and beyond. I wouldnt recommend going to the 3rd year of Uni, without a placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Surrounded by Project managers, sometimes felt a little overwhelming, but it was a good learning experience. As the people around you have an influence on your own character.

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

    • Reasonably well. I felt part of the company did work like others, came and went like everyone else.

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

    • The company are keen to invest in "their" people. You can progress as far as you want to go. The sky is the limit.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will definitely be applying for the graduate jobs at GE.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns worked on a number of projects together and supported each other and were also supported by the graduates

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

    • No idea, as I have my own place nearby.

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

    • Not a night person.

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

    • a lot of volunteering events and high exposure to company executives.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology

South West

November 2014

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