Student Intern Profile
Name: Alexa Weaver
Country: U.S.A.
Major: International Business Studies
Internship at: GE Capital Japan
Duration: Summer 2014
Name: Alexa Weaver
Country: U.S.A.
Major: International Business Studies
Internship at: GE Capital Japan
Duration: Summer 2014
Alexa: I am currently working on industry research to evaluate potential opportunities for the asset-based lending team in Japan. I have had the opportunity to work on a few projects, all of them are research- and analytic-based, which I have enjoyed.
Alexa: I have refined my research and report writing abilities significantly while at GE. I have also learned about office dynamics in Japan.
The culture here at GE Capital Japan is an interesting blend of Japanese and American business. It was great to get a chance to work at a very high-performing international firm. The office was very welcoming and willing to help interns learn and participate.
Alexa: The GE internship is really great, but it is not for those who do not want to work hard. You should expect to be taken seriously as an adult, and not have your hand held in the work you do. It has been a great experience and has given me a look into what is expected outside the realm of academia.
Alexa: After graduation, my goal is to be happy and challenged in my work. Interning at GE has given me hope that I can succeed in whichever field I end up in.
Alexa: I see this internship at GE as "polishing" before I enter the workforce – and I definitely believe that because of this experience I will have a higher "market value" in job hunting compared to my peers.
Time | Activity |
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8:00-10:00 | Class at TUJ |
11:00 | Arrive at work, check e-mail, and start on project(s) |
12:30 | Lunch with interns/supervisor/co-workers |
13:30-14:00 | Meet with my supervisor to go over project progress |
14:00-18:00 | Continue working on projects: research, reports, presentations |
Personally, I'm a big fan of internships. As a student myself, in my junior year, I had taken a semester of Japanese and there was a little poster on the wall about an internship available through the San Diego and Yokohama sister-city relationship. … It really changed the course of my life.
—Clark Griffith, Managing Director, Structured Finance, GE Capital Japan
It's a quite diverse group. They are always excited and very eager to work. It is a really good energy for the entire team. Of course, it depends on the student. They have different styles. Some are very passionate and eager. I really enjoy working with them.
—Saori Yamanaka, Vice President, Strategic Sales & Marketing, Structured Finance, GE Capital Japan