Audit/Assurance Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time within the organisation and I felt that my placement was very rewarding, I was able to work directly with a number of clients which was great so overall I thoroughly enjoyed my placement.

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

    • I felt that my colleagues were all very helpful and they really made an effort to make me feel part of the team. At times it was difficult for me to contribute because of my level of experience but they were always very patient and tried their best to find jobs for me at a suitable level.

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

    • My managers on each job were very good at checking to make sure that I was getting on all right and making me feel welcome!

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

    • I was kept busy most of the time, at points it was difficult to make sure that there were enough jobs to do at a suitable level but that is a reflection of the general work environment and absolutely not a criticism of the people who I was working with, they were great at keeping me busy.

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

    • I was given individual tasks to complete and work to do, all of which was achievable and, if I had any problems the team were more than happy to help me wherever necessary so I had a good level of responsibility in my opinion.

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

    • I have learned a great deal about working in a professional environment and the experience which I have gained is certain to stand me in good stead for my future career and for life in general.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The environment was professional and controlled.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was set up very well, the only observation that I have was that communication with Graduate Recruitment could have been better at times.

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

    • They made a major investment in my development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will have a final interview which, along with my feedback, will determine whether I will be offered a job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • My colleagues seemed to have good social interaction with each other.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising in my environment was as reasonable as could be expected.

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

    • Glasgow has a great nightlife so no complaints there!

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

    • There are loads of opportunities to become involved in a variety of activities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

September 2011

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