Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement, particular going on site to clients.

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

    • Immediately felt part of the team, impressed with how much effort others made to get me involved with everything.

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

    • When I was doing work for someone, they were always available for questions; but I still felt I was maintaining my independence.

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

    • I was kept very busy, which I was pleased about.

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

    • I felt an appropriate balance was reached, gaining responsbility without being given work I couldn't handle.

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

    • I learnt a lot of new skills on the placement, many of which I hope will be useful this year and in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere, I attended a few social events.

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

    • Very well organised, as shown by the amount of time I spent out at clients and how much work was arranged for me to do.

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

    • I was able to do some work shadowing in another department, as well as with a partner and business development manager. The feedback meeting halfway through my placement was also very informative.

    5/5
  • 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 have accepted the offer of a job with KPMG for when I have finished university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite different from that experienced in London but good nonetheless.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The placement was in my local area, with living costs and socialising costs kept low.

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

    • It is very similar to my experiences of socialising at home.

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

    • I was pleased with other, non-work aspects that were available to me during my placement.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

South East

September 2011

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