Design/Stress Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed work. Everyone was very nice and I looked forward to coming in.

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

    • We are regularly giving work and trusted with tasks. I think colleagues feel we are a good resource.

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

    • The mentor scheme is very helpful and I meet with my mentor regularly.

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

    • I always had something to do but I was never over worked or pressured to stay late.

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

    • The tasks I was given were big jobs, not specific to interns. The work I was doing was valued and needed as much as any other employee.

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

    • I have an understanding of engineering now that you can't grasp from books. The technical discussions and day to day tasks are invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet but everyone was friendly. It's quite relaxed.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Initial problems at the beginning as its a failr ynew position but it is now very organised.

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

    • We have recieved training on technical programmes that we will be using. They have spent alot of money on us.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will be applying for the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns go out regularly every weekend. We all have lunch together and sometimes there are planned meals at the weekend.

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

    • Southampton is expensive but the increased pay form work helps cover that.

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

    • Great student town consideirng it has 2 univeristies.

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

    • I row all the time. It takes up most of my spare time outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2013

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