Internship Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

Worked as a junior auditor with tasks such as:
Analysing financial statements
Compiling analytical reviews
Carrying out SOX testing
Constructing payroll records

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really enjoyed the placement, particular going on site to clients.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Immediately felt part of the team, impressed with how much effort others made to get me involved with everything.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

When I was doing work for someone, they were always available for questions; but I still felt I was maintaining my independence.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was kept very busy, which I was pleased about.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt an appropriate balance was reached, gaining responsbility without being given work I couldn't handle.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I learnt a lot of new skills on the placement, many of which I hope will be useful this year and in the future.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very friendly atmosphere, I attended a few social events.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very well organised, as shown by the amount of time I spent out at clients and how much work was arranged for me to do.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was able to do some work shadowing in another department, as well as with a partner and business development manager.
The feedback meeting halfway through my placement was also very informative.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have accepted the offer of a job with KPMG for when I have finished university.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Quite different from that experienced in London but good nonetheless.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The placement was in my local area, with living costs and socialising costs kept low.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It is very similar to my experiences of socialising at home.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was pleased with other, non-work aspects that were available to me during my placement.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Nothing else apart from to say I thoroughly enjoyed the placement and look forward to continuing with them when I return in October 2012.

Review 109/142 for KPMG

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