Pensions Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Now I actually know what I want to do with my life!!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Felt I was really contributing to projects

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Was given a buddy who really helps you to get to know every one

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • If I had finished my work people would give you other jobs if you asked for them

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Was given more than what I would have been expected to do as an intern, no photocopying or making cups of coffee :)

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Learnt a lot of the six weeks, everyone was always happy to help you if you got stuck

    5/5

    The Company

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

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Apply early to make sure you get the office you want

    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 attend training with the new grads as well as training specifically for interns in our department

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Final interview with a partner

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Went for a few meals and nights out, as well as a regional social arranged for the interns

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Relatively cheap, accomodation was expensive as I was staying in halls of residences as I wasnt from the area

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Really good, had some amazing nights out with workers and friends

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • KPMG are keen on CSR, so arranged for the interns to experience as CSR day

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

North West

September 2011


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