Placement Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

Data analysis, client work, admin

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

So far I am really enjoying it.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Everyone has made us welcome. A social event would have been nice though to meet all the people on internships of a similar age.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Due to my department there wasn't much set training available.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

At the start there wasn't too much to do.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was allowed to get on with work and do it.

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 haven't finished yet but think it will!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

A typical office atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Could have been more training initially. However all the kit we needed was there ready for us.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There has been a lot of training provided

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Hopefully I can get a job with them on the next programme!

Other Information

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

None so far.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Cheaper than in London

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Really good city

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

I haven't seen any yet.

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?

It (so far) has been an amazing experience that I think will set me apart from other 18 year olds.

Review 128/142 for KPMG

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