Audit Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the internship

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

    • Felt valued by all colleagues I came into contact with

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

    • Given support and guidance throughout the internship by supervisors on all projects that I worked on

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

    • I was reasonably busy most days however there were some days when there was less busy . Was then good to be able to complete the online training.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given a reasonable amount of responsibility on all the projects I completed.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills I developed will be useful in my career and for the remainder of my degree. The training I received will be useful for my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was a good atmosphere. Mix of more serious work and more relaxed conversation

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

    • Was well organised; had been assigned clients to work on for the entire duration of the internship. However, on one of the clients there was less work 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?

    • Received lots of training. More formal training during the first week and less formal training on the job during the remainder of the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very appealing. I hope to receive an offer for the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, attended a number of social events with other colleagues and placement students. Provided a good opportunity to get to know other people at KPMG.

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

    • I lived at home so was same as normal.

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

    • Good.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Were a number of social events that vacation students were invited to.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2018

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