Internship Review at KPMG

The Role

Role Description

I helped audit on client premises which involved interacting with client staff, testing the accounts in different ways and making sure that the accounts were true, fair and reliable.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The placement was great and provided me with valuable experience. All who I worked with were friendly and happy to help.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Colleagues were very friendly and always made me feel part of the team.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Management were very good and patient with me and supported me while allowing me to fend for myself at times which was a good balance.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was very busy and always had audit work to do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given a lot of responsibility. I was given many tasks of which the sole responsibility was mine and I enjoyed the responsibility I was given.

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

My placement showed me how the course content I learn at University is applied in real life.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The atmosphere was always nice and friendly.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The organisation was fairly reasonable, only a few minor mishaps with laptops, log in details etc.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt very invested in and learned a lot.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was offered a job at the end of my placement and there are many opportunities for promotion once I am qualified.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were a few events on while I was on placement.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The same as usual for me as was were I live.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Fine.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Was offered to attend nights out etc.

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?

Was very worthwhile and I am so glad that I took the time to do this placement. Would strongly recommend KPMG as a company as they were very professional, friendly and offer a great place to work. Voted Times Best Big Company on numerous occasions, they really are a great company to be a part of.

Review 141/141 for KPMG

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