HR Intern Review

by GE (General Electric)

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • It was hard at first because I had so much responsibility but it was worth it once I got into it!

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

    • So helpful even when I ask a milllion questions!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Good support but encouraged to be proactive.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy all the time!

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

    • Great 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?

    • Can relate many things I've learnt to my theory from Uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance of laughter and hard work.

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

    • Fairly well organised.

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

    • Huge investment in my training, was learning on the job.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Would love to work for GE in the future but there are no Human Resources Graduate positions.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All felt in the same boat.

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

    • I livef with my parents so very cheap!

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

    • Good nightlife in Southampton and Portsmouth.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I do pilates, badminton and other weekend sports.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2013

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