Placement Year Review at GE Money Home Lending

The Role

Role Description

Creating models, analysing data, own several projects aimed at improving and contributing to the value of the company.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have had the chance to work with some of the nicest people, and in terms of learning it has been a great experience

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt very welcome when starting, and people are very helpful

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Managers are available to support and help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are periods when I'm very busy and periods when it's a little more quite.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I've been given lots of responsibilities from the outset.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have a very good picture of what a Finance career will involve.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very positive

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Naturally this is to great degree up to yourself, but I am very happy with the progress.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Excellent training. Have been one of the greatest experiences from my time in the business.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A lot of opportunities

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Monthly meetings as well as informal gatherings

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Cheaper than in central London

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Never went out

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Plenty of volunteering opportunities.

Review 14/24 for GE Money Home Lending

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