Vacation Student, grade E in Tax (Pensions) Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All of the staff in the office were extremely welcoming and I felt included in the office atmosphere throughout the duration of the placement.

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

    • I was assigned a buddy who looked after me for the duration of my placement, they were very approachable and gave me help with anything I asked them about. They also made sure that I was getting a variety of work so that I could get a real insight into the work. In addition to this, I had a manger who also supervised my work and had meetings to talk about my progress.

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

    • I had quite a steady level of work throughout my placement, my buddy made sure that I always had work that I could do and other colleagues would often pass work if I had a light schedule.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt like I was given quite a lot of responsibility, I was given the same work that a new graduate employee would be doing.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Working regularly with and receiving training in Excel has greatly improved my use of the program.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and there was a very welcoming atmosphere in the office. There was a dress down Friday for charity along with a cooked breakfast brought in for all the staff in the department. There was also a department social as well as welcoming drinks and celebratory drinks when exams results were announced.

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

    • The placement was well structured with training over the first two days and then I had more internal training throughout the first two weeks, as well as work ready for me to do.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There well structured with training over the first two days and then more internal training led by a member of the the department throughout the first two weeks.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really enjoyed my time at KPMG and talking to people working their currently it seems they share the same opinion.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was an organised bowling and meal social for all interns in the north offices, however there were no other social events apart from this.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising was relatively cheap for me personally as I stayed in my student house, however I know a lot of the other interns stayed in university accommodation.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The office is based in the centre of Manchester with a large mix of clubs and pubs near by.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2016

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