Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Working on a aircraft power management programe updating and designing schematics as per customer requirements

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Gained multiple qualifications, taken prt in numerous internal training courses (both mandatory and optional) and been on a 2 week leadership training scheme

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I very much enjoy the time I spend at the business working on projects however I find the academic side less enjoyable

    5/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by GE (General Electric)?
  • I feel valued by the business and get given responsibility

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The rotations at the company are well organised, varied and interesting. However we had numerous issues with the organisation at gloucester college

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Regular meetings. Could also get more support if needed.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We have mentors, managers, team meetings, 1-on-1 progress meetings etc. There is a huge amount of support from my employer

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • About equal. I still live at home and run a car, and cannot afford to save. My income is pretty much the same as my outgoings

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are huge amounts of voulenteerig opportunities, both during and out of work time. I was also sponsered to complete my gold DofE by the company

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend GE (General Electric) to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Large company with numerous and varied projects, always interesting work to do and lots of support.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE (General Electric)?
  • Make your application stand out with interesting hobbies, relatable work experience and show a passion work the industry. During the assesment, be confident as there is nothing to loose. GE loves confident and motivated people.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

February 2014


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