Audit Associate Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Hard level of work but well instructed and taught at all times

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

    • Everyone was friendly and i never felt alienated

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

    • Support framework was in place but more could have been done in terms of long term support

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

    • Very it is a tough job no doubt i was working till 12 some nights.

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

    • A fair amount i was obviously low down but as an undergrad i was expected to pull the same weight as all the grads who had had more training as well!

    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 have acheived alot of life skills even just basic office ones which will no doubt help me to obtain a job in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Just a standard office. Work time was work time.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There were some hiccups but overall the structure was solid

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

    • Enough to keep me utilisable but as there was no tie in contract training was basic and all perks were tempory

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Been offered a job post uni so pretty good!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the placement students were very close and even the graduates were great fun. The whole department i was working in was a laugh at all the social events.

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

    • Socialising was good but i could not afford to live in london and save up for travelling and have money left over

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London what else can i say..........

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

    • Volunteering was the only real option and i dint have skills that i could use in that situation

    3/5
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London

June 2012

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