Software Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Highly enjoyed working at GE, best decision I have made as the personal and technical development I have been able to have has been great.

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

    • High levels of communication between almost all team members lead to me feeling very welcome and very comfortable working with my colleagues.

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

    • I felt as though management and my supervisors were always there if ever needed any assistance or support.

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

    • Business varied due to different activities on the project, and also the amount of other work related volunteering I was involved in, but I was never idle.

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

    • I was working as a part of a team that had much more experience engineers in it, but I did not feel I was giving very easy jobs, so a high level of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel I have learnt a lot , and developed a lot, and have gained skills through being in a work environment that will be invaluable in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office environment was very good, with a lot of social aspects to work as well, such as engagement activities, and sports activities.

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

    • I felt that the placement was very well organised, with GE including the placement on a mini-project with graduates and apprentices, in order for integration of all employees.

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

    • The company gave me a lot of opportunities for personal development, through company volunteering activities.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am looking forward to working at GE in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social scene with placements and graduates.

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

    • the cost of living and socialising was slightly above average.

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

    • Good nightlife.

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

    • Many opportunites, many sports teams and volunteering activities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

July 2011

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