Placement Year Review at GE Healthcare

The Role

Role Description

Managed a development team to deliver two Business Intelligence applications for reporting metrics on projects enhancements; Responsible for effectively managing the resource management documents across functions in GE Healthcare Life Sciences amongst other duties

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Not in my degree field, but made the most of it.... and it paid off

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I wasn't treated as 'just an intern', but rather as a valued member of the organisation.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Couldn't have asked for better managers/mentors.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Not a perfect balance, but balanced enough.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was trusted with responsibilities like I have been there a long time, which felt good :)

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Was retained part time by the company alongside my studies, and graduated with a 1st class in my degree.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of positive energy.....

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Being the first year long intern with them, it was also a learning curve for them, as much as it was for me.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

No holds barred - when it came investing for employees' personal development, as well as the company's growth.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home
• Healthcare/Dental

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Working part-time with the company, while I study for my MSc

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Usually a nice (almost every) Friday lunch with colleagues at a nearby restaurant.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Its London.....

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Fridays were good!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The company is very community oriented, supporting four (4) different local charities.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Despite it not being in my degree field, I was taught how to 'walk the ropes' with patience.