Auditor Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was fun depending on how much work I had to do and how relaxed the workforce were. I took part in a CSR day in Clapham park (picking up rubbish, painting, planting trees) which was extremely fun. I had a chance to be with the other interns and see what they were up to.

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

    • The fact that I was given so much responsibility showed how much the company valued me. When I was leaving they all had lovely things to say and didnt want me to go so I felt appreciated!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • We were all given mentors to work underneath so, any questions I had I was able to ask them for help. Your in charge is also there for useful advice. There was so much information available on the KPMG intranet which helped immensely.

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

    • Especially towards the end, they trusted me more! Fortunately for me, one of the staff went on study leave so I had to pick up all her remaining work. This meant I had so much to do!

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

    • From day 1! They really trust you and hence give you a lot of responsibility!

    5/5
  • 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 training I received will definitely assist me in a job with KPMG. I learnt how to communicate with staff and use excel which could possibly help me in University.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • You can tell when everyone is busy and has a lot to do because everyone tends to stay at their desk and work work work! Fridays are usually quite chilled

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

    • At first, I felt no one knew what I was doing there and hadn't lined up activities for me. Eventually I was given things to do here and there.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They gave me a 2 day training session about the company which was very useful. I had a few other presentations about future prospects and a lot of training was available on the KPMG intranet

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fortunately I got a job with them! Very happy indeed!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, it's more up to you to organise events and get togethers with the other interns (which isn't hard to do)

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

    • Socialising in London will always be expensive. I lived at home so you can say the living cost were next to peanuts!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is always buzzing!

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

    • There were a few CSR days but apart from that, no.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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