Internship Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

I was placed in a team working for an employment services company specialising in welfare to work. This company has signed a new contract requiring it to find 20,000 job outcomes by 2012 compared to 6,000 at the moment. Our task was therefore to make suggestions and implement changes to ensure that this target is reached. I supported the team in various ways throughout the placement, mainly by helping with presentations, writing up meetings and notes, conducting analysis and research. My main bit of work however was a project which formed part of the overall program of work. I had to visit several client sites to hold interviews and conductresearch to better understand certain aspects of the business. I then had to make recommendations for changes and justify the benefits the changes would have. At the end I had to write a report to be included my manager's own report which suggested other changes on a larger scale. I was given responsibility for this project and was mostly left to the work myself however support and advice was given along the way.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was working in a great team and was always given work to do. Sometimes this might be a bit mundane but rarely.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My work was often used in material for the client and I was made to feel that it was genuinely appreciated and needed as part of the teams work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Although I was often given my own responsibilities to do, support and help was always available if I needed it. They wanted me to get it right so they were happy to give advice if I asked.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always had something to do. Sometimes it may not have been the most exciting task in the world but more often than not it was.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Most of my work focused around a project that I was given and mostly left to do myself. I would then report to my manager who would give feedback and we'd discuss the next stages.

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

Learnt a lot of useful skills that will definitely be useful in the business world.

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

Incredibly well. Every stage of the application and starting process went smoothly and they would always follow up on emails and telephone calls to check that I had received everythign and that there weren't any problems.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Not a huge amount but I think this was mostly because I was an intern who was only there for 8 weeks. It was obvious that training and development is a big thing for full time employees.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• National Travel

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Had good feedback on my placement so have an interview coming up.

Other Information

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Could have been better.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

London, so very expensive. I was very close to work though so could have saved a bit by moving further away from Canary Wharf.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Not great. A few bars but thats it really.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

A few societies and gyms but not a huge amount.

Review 141/141 for KPMG

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