Internship Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

The internship gave an insight into the life of an auditor, and involved performing basic audit procedures at a client's premises.
As interns we were also given a taste of what office work consisted of, but were treated as a graduate would be, not simply as a work experience student

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The internship was both insightful and interesting. It gave a thorough impression of what an auditor actually does on a daily basis

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We were always treated as a member of the team

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Feedback was always given, and we worked with varying levels of management

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We were kept busy, but were by no means overworked. A very fair balance!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was allowed to speak to clients unaided, and was expected to complete simple tasks alone

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

It helped to show what my degree will ultimately lead to

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was professional but enjoyable

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was always clear where i was supposed to be

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The process is almost a long interview, so they are tyreating you as a potential employee not just as a work experience student

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Financial Bonus
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was offered a job so very appealing!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We had several social events organised, which were very enjoyable

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It is in a city centre so the prices were fairly high, that said we were often provided with entertainment for free

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Birmingham offers the best nightlife after London in my opinion

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

They are avaliable, but as a vacation student I would not have expected to get involved with them

Review 141/141 for KPMG

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