Materials Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my placement, allowed me to put theory from my degree into real work place situations

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

    • I felt part of the team from the moment i started, open door policy with any issues I had.

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

    • Same as above, any issues i had with work, they always made time for me to dissuss any issues i had

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

    • Well balanced role, was never bored alwyas had something to work on

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

    • Loads of responsiblity managing teams, holding meetings and pitching a presentation to senior leaders

    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 people skills has developed and communication skill while holding meetings etc, the internship has given me an idea on what career path my degree has set me up on. also it has given me invaluable work experience which employers are looking for.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • i believe i've worked hard and my manager has seen what i am capable of, just have to wait abit longer to see if i do get kept on.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, loads of events or social meeting were orgaised with interns aswell as other colleagues.

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

    • cost of living was fair and plenty of places to socialise in the area

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

    • Cardiff is only 15 minutes away, so there is plenty of nightlife.

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

    • loads of activities to do outside work, loads of social clubs avavilble

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

November 2013

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