Placement Year Review at GE Money Home Lending

The Role

Role Description

I have previosuly owned internal financial reports to be distributed within the company, and am now analysing/auditing the internal processes of our company to ensure we come through the recession in a competitive position

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Brilliant internship, only thing to complain about is salary, but location (near London) and job more than make up for it

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The working culture in GE is very friendly, and the interns are respected as equal members of the team, doing "proper" work with real responsibility

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have a close working relationship with team and line manager, and have always received the support i need to do my job

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I have been super busy some days, and have barely anything other days - it pays to work under your own initiative during these down times.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

While I could make few directional decisions, I was given the free reign to monitor other teams and comment on their failings, as well as suggest where I could see inprovement. this is part of internal auditing, and was a lot of responsibility as my observations would effect the business's focus.

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

I have learned more here than I ever did at uni, and I got a 1st in my second year. This internship is the best decision of my young career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Colleagues very much up for a laugh

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Intern program is as highly valued in the Finance department as the graduate program (which is world class)

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Was allowed to work on important business projects, and was sent on 3 training courses over the year

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Would love a job afterwards, but very competitive - would be applying to the grad scheme (FMP program)

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Lived with 3 other interns which i can definitely recommend!! just like uni!

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Living in Harrow and going out in London is expensive for what the salary is, but you can do all that as long as you dont mind not saving anything

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

London is much better, but Watford ok to out in if you live there. Harrow has no social scene.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Plenty - its London

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?

i got a laptop which meant i could (on occasion) work from home. Also, the hours are not flexible, but your boss will probably let you go home early if you make up for it.

Review 17/24 for GE Money Home Lending

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