Intern - Information Technology at GE - General Electric

Role Summary/Purpose:    

An internship at GE enables you to interact with innovators in your field whilst being mentored by leaders who will develop your potential through hands-on experience that will equip you with the right skills in your chosen career field. The vast majority of our graduate hires into our leadership development programs were interns with us first. We're looking for high potential 2nd to 4th year students in Nigeria available for a minimum of 3 months for an internship

Essential Responsibilities:    

The intern will be required to support business activities working on challenging projects that present great learning opportunities. As a valuable member of our team, our interns will receive many benefits including:

• Challenging work assignments
• Exposure to a multinational company
• Developmental feedback
• Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications/Requirements:    
- High performing University students currently enrolled with a GPA greater than 3.0/4.0 or 3.75/ 5.0, who are pursuing their bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering or information assurance
- Strong analytical skills and attention to details,
- Solid desk-based research skills and filtering of information to just the key points relevant to the internal audience
- Authorized to work in your country full-time and without restriction
- Must have an advanced to fluent level of English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Demonstrated team player
- Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive
- Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadlines
- Must be available for an internship from January 2015 for a minimum of 3 months

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    
- Strong attention to detail ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
- Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening.
- Able to take on ad-hoc assignments and work flexible hours as required.
- Ability to handle business sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity.
- Good organizational and efficiency skills;
- Experience working within a very busy environment where deadlines are clearly defined and must be met.
- Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results
- Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set
- Flexible, adaptable, and open to change