Infra-Business/Operations Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Best Team to be a part of, working in International business has been a real eye opener

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

    • We're all close and willing to drop things to help each other.

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

    • My supervisor has been incredible, constant contact and help all year.

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

    • Pretty much always had work, but have never considered myself too busy.

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

    • Tonne of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Changed my outlook on my possible career opportunities.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • So much fun!!

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

    • Great intern network, few events, always looked after.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Didn't get much professional training, just on the job

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Would be an ideal company to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many of the other students seemed boring and hard to talk to, didn't spend any time outside of work with them

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very reasonably priced.

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

    • Meh, nothing amazing

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Quite a few trips and events

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2013

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