Audit Assistant Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.2/5
  • The Role
    1.8
  • The Company
    2.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working with my colleges and the company itself but the actual work I didn't find that enjoyable.

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

    • Everyone was very nice however I didn't feel many of them gave me much responsibility.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The first 2 weeks I was given alot of support from my mentor but after that didn't hear from him.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was often quite bored.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not much.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt alot of good new skills which could help me in a future career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Lovely team and good working environment.

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

    • They weren't even sure how long my internship lasted!

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was taught alot of new skills and training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Don't really think the job is for me.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Edinburgh was quite expensive to live in.

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

    • very fun!

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

    • Many different socials and sports groups to get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

October 2012

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