Management Consultancy- Summer Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    1.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed the work I was set- I had a project from start to finish that was my own, and I did this for the entire placement, which meant I got to see something take shape and make a difference rather than just do admin for people. The office is really nice, its relaxed and doesn't feel pressured.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My boss was really good. He said from the beginning I needed to prove myself as nothing is handed to you, and when I did my work well he made sure he gave me feedback, praise and improvements. However the way the office is, most people are on client sites alot, so I never really saw my boss in person, and I sat on my own for the placement, as it was hot seating, and I didn't know the people around me.

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The first day I turned up, I was left on my own at a desk with no work and no contacts. It turned out my boss was on holiday, but no one was prepared in replacement, so for the first week i had nothing to do. After that my manager has been really supportive, and wanted to help me gain experience in areas I wanted to.

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I have an on going project, which means I don't have deadlines, as it is continual. It does means though that sometimes I find it monotonous working on the same piece over and over again.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Speaking to others, being given this project is a huge responisibilty, as it is actually going to be used for client work

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It won't help with my studies, and as much as the work has been interesting, I'm not sure how much "skills" i've developed.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The office was relaxed, but it was very inpersonal. I never got to know anyone in the office, it was heads down and work.

    1/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It does seem very thrown in randomly into a team. Theres no set work or measurements. Its very dependent on who your boss is.

    2/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I didn't take part in any training.

    0/5

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

    Working from home

    2/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I recieved an offer to go for an intervew for a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Us interns had lunch everyday together, and we went out for drinks after work, and went out friday night together. Really good.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It's London- Its very expensive.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Canary Wharf is bar central, and everyone goes out for drinks afterwork, its really really busy. That is a down side though- no where to sit, or stand for that matter.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • In 6 weeks, I didn't learn of anything.

    1/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Management, Information Technology, Management Consulting

London

July 2012


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