Risk Management Intern - GE Capital Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • A fantastic experience. From the very first day I was given key responsibilities.

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

    • I felt as if I was an important part of the team. I had deadlines for tasks and processes, which was vital that they were met.

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

    • Very good support from manager and colleagues throughout my internship.

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

    • During submission period, it was extremely busy. During the non submission period it was more relaxed.

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

    • I had full responsibility for various tasks, key reporting processes and projects.

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

    • The skills will be vital for my career. Being 'dropped in at the deep end' helped by me to learn quickly.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was a good mix of people and a fun place to work.

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

    • This was the biggest flaw of the internship. There was no official process for my learning. The previous intern did not update key documentation, which in turn made some processes difficult.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I attended various training courses, corporate events (with influential speakers within the financial world), badminton and 5-a-side football.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • Very good, the internship have placed me in good stead.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was excellent. Made friends for life.

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

    • It was expensive to live and socialise in London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent nightlife in London!

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

    • Yes. Various volunteering opportunities were available throughout the year.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking, Business Management, Property Management

London

September 2012

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