EID Finance Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the autonomy i was given throughout the year.

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

    • I felt i was an integral part of the team all year round.

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

    • I was given support when i reached out to look for it in times of need. However, I was expected to work continuously hard.

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

    • Most days are busy with enough time to be lenient and not feel pushed.

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

    • For a placement student there was an incredibly large amount of responsibility.

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

    • My time management skills have improved drastically, as has my ability to work with SAP,Excell and other platforms.s

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • A productive non chalant atmosphere

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

    • The hiring process was long and hard, however once joining the scheme the placement itself is structured and well organised.

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

    • I had a one month one to one handover period to learn everything involved.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • There are many options to continue employment at GE if you choose to join them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • At other sites- yes - at my site no due to being a small out of the way site in West London.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very high - London.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good - London.

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

    • At times - yes- we have played 5 a side football outside of work and had staff meetups.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Financial Management

London

June 2019

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