Mechanical Design Engineer Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working on a variety of different projects.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People appreciated the work you did for them and even gave you a reward for great work.

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

    • Gave me support and advice when i needed it. Could talk to them whenever i wanted.

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

    • The amount of work varied but I was in control of my tasks.

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

    • I was given as much as a full time employee. I even provided training for existing employees.

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

    • I gained a well rounded skill-set with my soft skills improving greatly.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. It also wasnt too loud that you couldnt work.

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

    • Work was provided and an extra further skills program was in place for interns

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

    • Further skills program and training provided. Everyone on site helped and taught us.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Global well renowned company

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 20 of us and we socialised

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

    • It was ok but not as cheap as further north

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

    • Good

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Various other things like volunteering and sports

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2017

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