Placement Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

Project based work, extensive use of Office suite. Ensuring numbers match up. Aiding more senior employees in task that they have.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Excellent experience and insight into corporate world.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very friendly, always there to help, great community.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Manager was support yet not stifling. Allowed me to find my own way but guided me along the way. Communicated wel, and explained what was expected of me. Was able to accomodate my request for a longer project.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Whilst on a project it can get very busy, with tight deadlines leading to a lot of work and several late nights. When not on a project I can be a lot more relaxed and stress-free.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Enough to make the work satisfying, challenging and enjoyable yet not so much I was overwhelmed. Considering that my qualifications consisted of merely my A-Levels I was given more than is expected of people of my age.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Excellent experience which developed confidence, maturity and provided a keen insight into the corporate world.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Busy, people were working hard, however never too busy to have a quick joke/chat and help you out.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Well organised, made sure I was seemlessly integrated into the company.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Provided options for me to improve my excel skills to aid the project work.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Have the option to work with KPMG as a gradute. Will bypass the majority of the slection process.

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There were not that many placement students. About half a dozen spread between 2 offices

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Central London - Fleet Street. Quite expensive.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Exciting!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of opportunities to undertake voluntary work which KPMG is greatly advocates.

Review 134/142 for KPMG

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