Internship Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

I was responsible for helping the audit team with sections of the audit. I had to check figures, find invoices and get information from the clients.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Although it was initially a bit of a steep learning curve, it was incredibly interesting and I felt that I learned an awful lot.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone was very welcoming and there was a good atmosphere within the two teams that I worked with.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was very supportive and made sure that I understood what I was meant to do and why I was doing it.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

ALthough some days were quieter than others, I was never bored or felt under too much pressure.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

By the end of my placement I was being given more responsibility and being allowed to write parts of working papers.

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 will be joining the firm after I graduate so the skills will be incredibly useful.

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 9/10

Graduate Recruitment were always very quick to respons (typically 24 hours) after application stages and were always very helpful if I needed to ring up with a query.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was sent on a 2 day training course prior to the start of my placement.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was the only intern with my office yet I was able to go on CSR with other interns, some of whom I still keep in touch with.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 141/141 for KPMG

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