Financial risk management Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The work was at times stimulating but overall there seemed to be a lack of available work to do in the department which was actually challenging.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Most of the senior people were busy and therefore we were supposed to find our own work and get on with it.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I asked for work, I would occasionally get more work. However, management were always ready to help and they would spend as much time required to help me understand anything.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The internship scheme was not structured well and many interns complained about the lack of work in their respective departments.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility was given to me towards the end of the internship but overall there was not much responsibility given.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Even though I did not learn any hard technical skills, I have learned the value of communication and team work in large organisations.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone was busy in their own work. However the office area is really spacious and thus enables you to work more creatively.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Lack of structure and lack of work being prepared inadvance for the interns to work on. This meant that most of the time was spent acting busy rather than actually being busy.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The training that the company gives is very good. As I said earlier, the management is always keen to help and provide any help regarding qualifications or any projects.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I managed to secure a full time job therefore it can't be too bad!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Even though KPMG did not actively organise any socials, there were atleast 1 or 2 events every week that us interns organised.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary wharf, therefore ridiculously expensive. However, if you venture out of there, prices drop significantly.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Yet again, Central London so nightlife is amazing if you can afford it.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We had a CSR day all together but I know other departments having sports days and days out.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

August 2011

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