Placement Year Review at GE Capital UK

Placement Year Details

Job Title: IT Intern
Start Date: 2011
Length: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Location: Hounslow,
Greater London
Salary: £18,000 - £19,999
Roles: Business Analytics, Business Management, Computer Science, Design, Internet/e-Commerce/New Media
Reviewer’s Course: Website Design And Development With Industrial Placement BSC
Reviewer’s University: University of Hull
Review Date: November 2011

GE Capital UK

Review 3/4 for GE Capital UK

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Company Sectors

Business Analytics
Business Management
Computer Science
Design
E-Business
Engineering
Graphic Design
Internet/e-Commerce/New Media
Telecommunications

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Job Title: IT Intern

Overall Rated 7.9

★★★★★★★★☆☆

The Role

Role Description: Mobile app development, testing, project management, Disatser recovery work
1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10

Was very enjoyable
2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10

Fitted well into the team in all London offices
3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Rated 8/10

Lots of support when needed and guidance was permenantly available
4. How busy were you on a daily basis?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10

At certain periods far too busy, but usually a good balance was found
5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10

Lots of responsibility - was not treated as an intern but as a staff member
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

Learnt lots that I can apply

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10
13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?: ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
Rated 4/10
14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?: ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Rated 2/10
15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Rated 8/10

Final Average Overall Review Ratings

Calculated by combining the answers in each section.

The Role Overall

★★★★★★★★★☆
The Organisation Overall

★★★★★★★★☆☆
Everything Else Overall

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

The final verdict…

On average, this placement student rated GE Capital UK with a 7.9 star rating average.

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Review 3/4 for GE Capital UK

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