Audit Grade E Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I found my internship to be a very rewarding opportunity where I gained a true insight into the the auditor role within KPMG.

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

    • As the weeks progressed I was being allocated more and more responsibility gaining the trust and respect from my fellow colleagues.

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

    • Supervisors were always very approachable and happy to answer any of my queries.

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

    • This varied with each different client, but I was always given plenty of work to complete. Some teams I was given more challenging work, for example in smaller teams.

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

    • The amount of responsibility given to me increased throughout my placement. I was being given work that graduate joiners would have to do and I think my work was a high standard.

    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 learnt a wide variety of skills, such as communicating effectively with senior members of staff at clients. This has helped my confidence and professionalism. I have gained knowledge and practice with working in a high profile company and this I can use after my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming and helpful. I feel like my personality matched the environment I was working in.

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

    • The placement was well organised, I was exposed to a wide rang of clients and worked with several different teams. This was all organised prior to my placement.

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

    • KPMG were keen to give me more responsibility and wanted me to gain an insight into the roles that I would undertake in a full time job with them. The large amount of client exposure and variety in my work showed that they were keen for me to see the scope of clients that they work with.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have attended my final partner interview and was successful so will be part of the Graduate intake in 2013.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and organised a few lunches out and drinks after work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was able to live at home during my placement and commute so I had no living expenses.

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

    • The nightlife is average but there is a social scene and people are very keen to go out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was invited to attend a golfing afternoon and we had a team building day organised during my placement.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

July 2012

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