Audit Vacation Student Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Enjoyed the placement because I was able to ask lots of questions and gain an insight into what the job is actually like.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I didn't always feel as though I was being given lots of work to do but this isn't surprising when I don't have the skills or knowledge that is required for many tasks.

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Quite a lot. If I asked questions they were very willing to help as best as possible.

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

    • Little help with my degree studies but extremely helpful for future career decisions and preparation.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well structured and organised however first day in the office after the induction lacked clarity.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly. Did get an idea about the real feelings of auditor and how they find their job.

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

    • Mandatory training completed but nothing audit specific.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Lots of information from speaking to people.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Learnt a lot about KPMG and what it is like to work for them.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Gave me lots of useful information to help with my decision making.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • £3.20 allowance for lunch in office staff canteen, £4 allowance for when working at client site.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes some.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Good experience but not the most enjoyable aspect of the scheme.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Told lots about the socials. Also heard about sports opportunities.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great insight into the firm. Learn lots about audit and what it is like to work at KPMG. Able to ask lots of questions to many different people.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

July 2017

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