Placement Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

Generally helping out with the Audit duties

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Loved it so far

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

All the staff have been massively helpful and friendly

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

When we have the meetings, they're hugely helpful. A shame they dont happen too often

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Nearly always doing something useful

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

I've only just started so its understandable

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I cant imagine getting so much out of it anywhere else

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

I wish I knew what to do more of the time

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Considering I had almost no skills, they've invested in me loads

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Hopefully, I might even work there eventually

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The best thing about the placement. Other gap year students

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

I was in Canary Wharf but at least the parties were paid for

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Have'nt really been out much yet

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Im already doing loads of department activites

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?

Go for it

Review 124/142 for KPMG

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