The program itself gave you hand on experience. The company was wanting you to learn and to fail, so you will grow as a person and an employee.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions!
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GE Healthcare LS Engineering/Technology Intern
May - August 2018 • Westborough, MA
What I liked
GE Healthcare was an amazing place to work. The people were very helpful and friendly and they loved to show me what they were working on. GE really tries to make sure that both the student and the company get the most out of the internship.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more variety of projects and that I had reached out to other departments to do some additional small projects.
Advice
Reach out to people to form connections, find other interesting work and to learn about other related jobs. People are more than willing, but you need to ask first.
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Quality Control Chemist
April - August 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
It was good pay and I could work overtime if I wanted. The company treated me well.
What I wish was different
I never did anything in the lab.
Advice
Most boring job ever. Be prepared to hate it, but it was worth the above average pay.
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Manufacturing intern
May - August 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Good coworkers
What I wish was different
Not enough work
Advice
Apply early. Be aggressive at fair
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Sales Intern
January - May 2017 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The office was very new and I had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with other interns. I had a mentor who previously interned at GE and was able to attend manager meetings, team events, and join GE's affinity networks.
What I wish was different
GE was not rehiring interns at the end of the program.
Advice
This experience was unique, but does not provide any external, outside sales experience in the field. You will be working on things involving project management, data entry, Salesforce, and some assistance in sales campaigns.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Erie, PA
What I liked
Professional Atmosphere
What I wish was different
Lab Location
Advice
Reach out to others with questions and to get side projects.
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Treasury Finance Intern
June - August 2018 • Norwalk, CT
What I liked
Everything
What I wish was different
More interns to network with
Advice
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Software Development Intern
June - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Everything
What I wish was different
Location
Advice
Be proactive
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Digital Technology Co-Op
June - August 2018 • Niskayuna, NY
What I liked
This position was catered directly to my experience, knowledge and interests. It most definitely expanded my current interests as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to collaborate more with the rest of my team. my role was working directly with the IT Controller and CISO, but the rest of the team had significant technical experience, and I wish I had an environment where I was tasked to collaborate with others around me more that weren't directly associated with my project.
Advice
All organizations have different interests at stake. It is important to use the current experience to understand how other organizations may choose to operate.
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Advanced Technologies Intern
May - August 2018 • Erie, PA
What I liked
Technical work
What I wish was different
Better understanding of projects
Advice
Work hard and be willing to learn
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Renewable Energy Development Program
May - August 2017 • Schenectady, NY
What I liked
Great opportunity to work on meaningful projects and learn about working in a large corporate environment.
What I wish was different
Due to the size of the company and significant organizational changes, it was sometimes difficult to get guidance for what you were working on.
Advice
Invest in learning about the company, how it works, and how your role plays into the "greater strategy". Network to build a strong support network and find mentors.
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Intern
May - July 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
There were no menial "intern" tasks
What I wish was different
I would have liked to see more parts of the company
Advice
Listen to everything everyone has to say. You'll learn way more about the company and opportunities than any HR representative could tell you
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Automation internship
May - August 2017 • Troy, NY
What I liked
Great place to work! The people were helpful and kind. It was real world projects and presentations.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Nothing!
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Lean Manufacturing
May - August 2017 • Auburn, ME
What I liked
Working with people that are passionate about their jobs and even more passionate about helping interns learn
What I wish was different
The plant was very outdated so I wish I got to see more innovation
Advice
Work as hard as you can, because you will get the most from it! Slacking off and getting a paycheck doesn't add anything to being able to share your experience with future employers.
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Engineering intern
May - July 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
They had interns doing useful work, and allowed us to learn a lot about the company and the industry
What I wish was different
I wish the o boarding process wasn’t so difficult
Advice
Learn how to use Excel/SQL
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Systems Engineer
May - August 2017 • Erie, PA
What I liked
GE exposes their interns to many sides of the business and allows the interns to participate in product development and engineering. Interns at GE control their experience - the more you choose to get involved the more opportunity you have to network, form relationships, and get exposed to the technology that drives the business.
What I wish was different
I wish I had spent more time and effort getting to know the people I worked with.
Advice
You control the experience. Do not wait for a manager or coworker to give you a project or introduce you to someone you would like to meet. Take initiative and most coworkers will be willing to help.
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Pipestress Summer Intern
May - August 2017 • New London, CT
What I liked
Lots of great engineering experience. Completed real projects alongside engineers, and got assigned work just like full-time engineers in the department.
What I wish was different
I didn't start getting this type of work until my second year at the internship.
Advice
Start getting internships early. Apply after freshman year, don't wait.
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Fulfillment Intern
May - July 2017 • Erie, PA
What I liked
This was my first experience in any kind of Supply Chain-related role, which allowed me to learn a lot throughout the entire summer. My assignment leader challenged me with a variety of projects that helped me to grow and develop as an Intern.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time in my role at the company.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask "why." It is important to not only know how to do the work you are assigned, but also why you are doing it, and how it affects the success of the company.
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Engineering Intern/Co-op
January - July 2017 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
Very friendly and helpful co-workers, assignment leader provided tasks that were challenging and interesting. Several opportunities to work in different areas.
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken more time to learn about the different processes going on in the shop.
Advice
Always ask questions and get to know people around your desk, it's great networking and they're most likely willing to help you out and share what they are working on.
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Digital Technology Leadership Program Intern
June - August 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I loved my team. They were so kind and were always willing to answer my questions. I never felt like I was a burden because I was an intern. In fact, they told us that we actually made them a more productive team; I felt like I belonged. We were absorbed into a full functioning Software Engineering team and were given the same day-to-day tasks as other engineers.
What I wish was different
I wish that the onboarding process had been quicker. It took a while for HR to figure out what team to put us on, and it took them some more time to figure out exactly what project we should work on. I wish that they had planned all of that stuff out before hand.
Advice
Your supervisor and team members do notice the effort you put in and your attitude. There were some interns on my team who expressed that they didn't like the nature of our project; they thought that our supervisor wasn't aware of their feelings, but she actually was. She noticed their unwillingness, and I think that their attitude worked against them at the end of the summer when it came time for return offers.
