Internship Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

During my internship I got the chance to work as part of an audit team at several client sites.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The internship gave me a good insight into life as an auditor. Although some of the tasks were quite repetitive, overall it was a good experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I developed a good relationship with my colleagues and felt like a valued member of the team.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was always willing to provide assistance with anything I was unsure of and at the start of each job the managers set out what I would be doing during the audit.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was always given work to do and the time passed very quickly.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The amount of responsibility varied throughout the placement. At the start I had limited client contact and mainly assisited the other members of the team. Towards the end, I was given a lot more responsibility, which gave me the chance to talk to clients on a one-to-one basis. I believe my experince was very similar to someone in the first year of the graduate scheme.

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

It helped me develop skills that will use when I begin in a graduate role.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was always a good atmposhere in the office. As long as you get the work done, you can have fun along the way!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

At the beginning of the internship I was given a timetable which set out exactly what I would be doing during my four weeks with KPMG.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

All interns attended a two day business focus course at the beginning of the internship

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• National Travel

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

At the end of my internship I was offered a graduate position beginning in October 2010.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Most of my colleagues were recent graduates who were keen on going out and I was always invited. We also played golf after work.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Cambridge is a relatively expensive place to live, athough going out is not too expensive.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Cambridge is not renowned for its nightlife! There are plenty of pubs though.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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?

Completing the internship really gives you an insight into what it is like to work for KPMG. If you are considering a role in accountancy, the placement is a great opportunity. All interns are offered a partner interview at the end of the placement, which means that if you work hard, you will likely receive a graduate job offer.

Review 141/141 for KPMG

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