GE
Company description:
GE is a diversified technology; media and financial services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and plastics, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. The company traces its beginnings to Thomas A. Edison, who established Edison Electric Light Company in 1878. In 1892, a merger of Edison General Electric Company and Thomson-Houston Electric Company created General Electric Company. GE is the only company listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Index today that was also included in the original index in 1896.
Web address:
Number of employees:
300,000
Year company founded:
1892
Majors:
Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear and Radiological Engineering
Physics
Typical entry level positions and majors:
Corporate Leadership Programs (Undergraduate and Masters Degrees):
·Commercial Leadership Program
·Edison Engineering Development Program
·Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (Master's Degree)
·Finance Management Program
·Human Resource Leadership Program (Master's Degree)
·Information Management Leadership Program
·Operations Management Leadership Program
Major locations:
Varies (see web site)
Summer/Internship/Co Op opportunities:
Internship and Co-op opportunities are available
Why we hire GT grads:
Georgia Tech is one of GE's key and targeted recruiting schools (e.g., Executive Schools). There are over 400 GT alumni working within GE.
What is it like to work here (company culture):
Visit www.gecareers.com
FAQ:
What is your company dress code?
Depends, but for the most part business casual.
Are there any opportunities to travel?
Yes, but depends on position and performance. Willingness to be mobile and relocate are highly valued.
What training opportunities exist?
GE invests over $1 Billion annually in training and development of it's employees through various ways.
What is the application process?
Check Georgia Tech Career Services Center for on- campus interviewing schedules with GE, post resume via Career Services to apply:
-Minimum GPA of 3.0 required to be considered for Leadership training programs
-For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization prior to employment
What is the availability if tuition reimbursement?
Visit www.gecareers.com for information on benefits
What are the normal working hours?
Varies depending on position and location
What is the vacation time policy?
Visit www.gecareers.com for information on benefits