Quality Engineering Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the challenge and I felt like i was given a good amount of responsibility for both my projects and my time.

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

    • It took a few months, but once I had settled in i found that most people acknowledged my contribution to the team and the business. People started coming to me for assistance in certain areas.

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

    • I was supported whenever i needed it, but I was given enough free reign and responsibility of my own projects

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

    • I ran my own projects so I made work for myself and managed my own time. Additional work was available if required.

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

    • More than enough, I did not feel like an intern.

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

    • Having a wider knowledge of the industry than purely the academics has made future design and improvement projects more customer focused.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional but friendly. Very busy.

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

    • Incredibly

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

    • I as provided several training courses including the six sigma green belt. The employer were highly focused on my future employability and developing me as a future grad employee

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very, GE provide a diverse range of carer options, not just in aviation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • If you made the effort. There is a large cohort of interns (27 currently)

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

    • I lived in Southampton, large student population. Busy and cheap.

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

    • Both Southampton and Portsmouth have good nightlife.

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

    • Sports clubs women's network STEM

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

South East

November 2014

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