Middle Market Audit Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The work was extremely varied and also challenging, making me look forward to doing something different every day.

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

    • My colleagues were all very welcoming and interested in getting to know me. They made me feel like part of the team immediately.

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

    • Management and supervisors were extremely helpful when giving instructions and were always available to clarify and explain tasks without making me feel stupid.

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

    • Some days I had more work to complete than others, but on the whole I was kept very busy on a day to day basis.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I wasn't given huge responsibility which I was happy about because at a junior level, I wouldn't want high pressure placed on me when I was unfamiliar with company procedures.

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

    • The skills and knowledge I have gained are extremely relevant to my course of study and in my interested career path. I have enhanced my team work, technical and organisation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a friendly, comfortable and upbeat atmosphere. Everyone was clearly motivated to commence their work duties and high motivation was apparent.

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

    • The internship was very well organised throughout the whole process, with clear instructions of day to day requirements and help and clarification was always readily available.

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

    • The firm invested a lot in the interns and I felt highly valued. I was given tremendous support and training, as well as being included in social events.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Future prospects are very appealing with a clear hierarchical structure to the organisation. I can see a clear career progression path with obvious stages and training.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was excellent and I engaged in many social activities with fellow placement students, both within and outwith the firm.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising was average. It was affordable but not overly cheap.

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

    • The night life in Glasgow is very vibrant and exciting. There is lots to do and the atmosphere is very lively.

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

    • There were various opportunities to socialise with placement students and work colleagues and I felt very invited.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

July 2012

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