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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Very challenging & worthwhile assignments - They are very meaningful to the company and therefore your input is valuable. You have a real chance to shine.
Still keep in touch with team on a personal basis
Every step of the way until they felt I could do it without the guidance... by myself.. which took more trust than coaching me at every single point
For me Busy = Happy (Differs by differnt roles)
Dealing with external vendors of a complex technological development - and pitching to senior most management
Gave me the skills I needed to get selected onto possibly the best Grad scheme around
The Company
Varied between teams but on the whole a good atmosphere.
Generally the structure was very good but it was the first time my team had an intern - so a little slow to start but was great once we were rolling
Totalled into thousands of pounds worth of training - even gave me time to come back and certify for a qualification once I had left
Flexi Time
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
I have a job & I am back now - If you put in the hard work you will be recongnised and jobs will be offered!
The Culture
Still in touch with students who have returned to GE as well as those that have not
Average - and a lot cheaper than London - unless we actually went into London
Good local nightlife with Central London only 20 mins by train
Football, Cricket, Charity events
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
April 2013