Audit Assistant Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Was a very interesting experience and an insight into the workings of a large company and other large organisatyions

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

    • On the whole by the newere members (E1-3) very well and as one of the team, However some of the managers were less welcoming and used you for menial tasks as opposed to the work you were meant to be doing.

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

    • One of the best parts of the job was the support and aid we were given in all tasks.

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

    • Varied, there would be weeks where we would put in close to 60 hours and other weeks where we would be bored. On the whole at clients it was always busy, in the office nothing to do.

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

    • A decent amount, it felt on many jobs as if I was in charge of certain sections and it was my responsibility to see them done correctly.

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

    • My people skills and computer literacy have developed well and I feel more mature and capable having had real world experience.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Varied by time of year and as to how many people were in the office. On the whole very few were consistently in the office so hard to have a great atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised in terms of the programme and the monthly meetings.

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

    • Taught us useful things at the monthly GAP meetings and gave advice on interviews and time at university.

    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?

    • Feel like there are options to go back if desired.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A great bunch of youngsters who got on really well with one another, particularly out on jobs.

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

    • Expensive due to the fact it was London.

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

    • Great nightlife, particularly on the weekends.

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

    • Football, and other social events and activities but nothing serious.

    4/5
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Accounting, Business Operations, Chemistry

London

October 2012

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