First Year Internship- Audit Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was very beneficial in the sense that an opportunity was provided to experience audit first-hand. The work itself was fairly varied and also enjoyable.

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

    • I felt like a member of the external audit team and everyone made a good effort to introduce themselves and offer useful advice.

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

    • I was always given a clear briefing before any task and the management were very approachable- which meant guidance was easy to come by.

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

    • I had a number of projects to do throughout the internship which kept me nicely occupied.

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

    • Considering I started the internship with no experience in audit, it is not a surprise that I was not given the most important jobs. However, I felt as if the work I did was of value to the team and therefore that I carried a certain responsability.

    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 definitely learnt a lot about what audit involves, and also experience working life in a very large firm. I'm sure that these experiences and skills will therefore help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a positive and professional atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was well organised with two weeks of first-hand audit experience and also an information day.

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

    • I felt that a good deal of effort was put into helping me, and therefore that the company cared for my development and well-being.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing- I'd say the internship has certainly made me aspire to work there.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As I was the only intern in this particular audit team, not so much happened socially within the two weeks. However, some younger members of the office seemed to enjoy a good social scene.

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

    • Naturally London is fairly expensive.

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

    • The Nightlife seemed to be very good.

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

    • A couple of opportunities were presented but the internship was only two weeks so it was harder to get involved.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2012

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